Overview

• Erika Kirk told The New York Times she viewed her husband’s body and saw a “Mona Lisa‑like half‑smile,” describing a look of peace in his final moments.
• She recounted urging Charlie Kirk to wear a bulletproof vest or speak behind protective glass after multiple death threats, but said he responded, “Not yet.”
• Turning Point USA announced she will replace her husband as chief executive, with a spokesman calling her the group’s “beating heart.”
• A public memorial at Arizona’s State Farm Stadium is scheduled for Sunday, with President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance slated to speak.
• Old videos of the couple have resurfaced on social media, drawing millions of views and refocusing attention on their personal story.