In an emotional first public address since the death of her husband, Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, tearfully promised that his mission will live on.
Speaking during a livestream beside her husband’s empty podcast chair, she began with a prayer before thanking first responders, close friends, and those who stood by her family during their darkest moment.
“My husband’s voice will remain,” she said, her words trembling with grief but filled with determination. “If you thought his mission was powerful before, you have no idea what has now been unleashed.”
Kirk, 31, was shot and killed during a speaking event at Utah Valley University. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, was taken into custody after a nationwide manhunt.
Erika described the pain of explaining her husband’s sudden loss to their young children. “Baby, daddy loves you so much. Don’t you worry. He’s on a work trip with Jesus,” she said she told their daughter.
She spoke of Charlie’s devotion to his family, his faith, and his work, emphasizing that his tours, podcast, and message would continue in his absence. Holding back tears, she added: “Charlie loved his children, and he loved me—with all his heart. He made sure I knew that every single day.”
Despite the tragedy, she said her husband’s vision and passion would carry forward through the people he inspired.