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House Honors Charlie Kirk as Turning Point USA Names Erika Kirk CEO

The leadership change comes as prosecutors pursue aggravated murder charges and the organization reports a sharp spike in interest from prospective campus chapters.

Erika Kirk joins her husband Charlie Kirk on stage during the Turning Point USA Inaugural-Eve Ball at the Salamander Hotel in Washington, DC, on January 19, 2025.
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Erika Kirk become Turning Point CEO
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Overview

  • Turning Point USA’s board unanimously elected Erika Kirk as CEO and chair, saying Charlie Kirk had expressed this succession plan.
  • Lawmakers adopted a bipartisan resolution honoring Kirk’s life and legacy in a 310–58 House vote, with Democratic leaders backing the measure.
  • Turning Point USA reports tens of thousands of new inquiries to start campus chapters, reflecting a surge in engagement since the killing.
  • Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with multiple counts including aggravated murder, with prosecutors adding aggravating factors tied to alleged political targeting.
  • Vigils continue nationwide, and a memorial is scheduled for Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Arizona, where President Donald Trump is expected to attend.