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Kyle Kulinski Draws Outcry Over Halloween Meme Targeting Erika Kirk

The meme remains online as figures across the spectrum question whether mocking public grief crosses the line from commentary to cruelty.

Overview

  • Kulinski, host of Secular Talk, posted a Spirit Halloween–style image labeling Erika Kirk a “fake grieving widow grifter” with “fake teardrops” and “skin-tight black leather mourning pants.”
  • The X post amassed millions of views and wide condemnation, with many journalists and commentators calling it cruel or tasteless.
  • He followed up with a “five stages of grief” meme and later shared a Scooby-Doo graphic accusing right-wing critics of hypocrisy over edgy humor.
  • An old photo of Kulinski appearing with Charlie Kirk at a 2019 Politicon panel resurfaced online, adding a new twist to the reaction.
  • Erika Kirk continues as CEO of Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk’s September assassination, and Kulinski’s independent platform means he is unlikely to face employment repercussions.