Erica Kirk was her first public appearance since her husband, Charlie Kirk, was murdered on Friday, September 12th. This is something you need to know about her.
Charlie Kirk’s wife Erica delivers her tearful address
Erica Kirk gave a tearful speech, where she vowed that her husband’s message would only be amplified by those who sought to silence him.
Erica Kirk, the wife of murdered conservative activist Charlie Kirk, vowed to continue her late husband’s job and mission, saying in a recent speech, “You don’t know what unleashed this country and this world.”
Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot deadly when an official called a “political assassination” was spoken on the Utah Valley University campus on Wednesday, September 10th. Authorities have identified 22-year-old Tyler Robinson as arrested on Friday, September 12th. According to Christopher Ballard of the Utah County Lawyer’s Office, prosecutors are expected to formally filed against Robinson when he appeared in his first court on Tuesday, Sept. 16.
On the same day Robinson’s arrest, Erica Kirk gave a speech, marking her first public appearance since her husband’s murder.
“The evil ones for the assassination of my husband don’t know what they did,” she said in a live stream on Turning Point USA’s YouTube page.
The two’s mothers gave a speech from her late husband’s studio, where they produced “The Charlie Kirk Show.” Wore a beige blazer, she stood behind a desk fitted with a white hat, featuring the gold number “47.”
“They killed Charlie because they preached the message of patriotism, faith and God’s love,” Erica Kirk said. “They should all know this. If you think my husband’s mission is previously strong, you’re not thinking about it.”
Here we take a deeper look at Erica Kirk as she continues to plan her husband’s memorial and funeral.
Who is Erika Kirk?
Erika Lane Kirk, 36, has been married to Charlie Kirk since 2021. They married on May 8th at a ceremony in Scottsdale, Arizona.
“…I’m not blessed to be blessed to be able to call my husband.
According to the Pageant website, former Erica Franzbe won Miss Arizona USA in 2012 before marrying Charlie Kirk. According to Instagram, she received the Julis Master from the Liberty University School of Law in 2019.
She also received her bachelor’s degree in political science and international relations from Arizona State University, according to the biopage on her website. She also played college basketball at Regis University in Denver.
“Erica Kirk is a social entrepreneur, passionate ministry leader, and a woman of deep faith, a woman of deep faith, who is a woman of deep faith whose life has been shaped by her global experience and unwavering commitment to purpose,” her bio reads. “From New York City to China, Erica has worked as a model, actress and casting director in the entertainment industry, and remains based on all Christian faiths.
Erika Kirk is the CEO and founder of the nonprofit organization (a daily hero like you), a ministry project (Biblein365), whose “faith-based clothing brand (declaration) is “seeking to help individuals engage in the Bible every day.”
She is also the host of the “Rising Throughout the Week” podcast, describing it as “a series of prayers focused on Bible leadership and empowering others to lead with integrity and purpose.”
How did Erica and Charlie Kirk meet?
According to Fox News, Erika and Charlie Kirk met in 2018, and the two had a “very long dinner,” conservative activists said in a video shared on the Turning Point YouTube page.
In the same video, Charlie Kirk says he knew his wife was there “quickly.”
“Erica cherishes her role as the mother of Charlie Kirk’s wife and precious son and daughter,” reads Bio on her website. “As she continues to grow in her ministry, leadership and entrepreneurial efforts, Erica is committed to inspiring others to be driven and driven by Christ’s love in all aspects of life, rooted in faith.”
In an Instagram post on September 12th, Erika Kirk wrote: “I don’t know what they sparked in this wife. If I think my husband’s mission is big now… you’re not thinking. You are all of you. Everyone.
