Overview

• In an X post on Sept. 25, Tim Allen wrote that Erika Kirk’s words “deeply affected” him as he declared, “I forgive the man who killed my father.”
• At the Sept. 21 State Farm Stadium memorial, Erika Kirk said she forgives Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused in Charlie Kirk’s killing.
• Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot on Sept. 10 while speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
• Robinson has been arrested and faces aggravated murder and related charges as authorities continue their investigation.
• Erika Kirk’s public stance has prompted wide reaction, with praise from faith leaders and celebrities and critiques arguing forgiveness should follow repentance.