Charlie Kirk’s widow shares first message since Utah shooting
The article reports on a public statement made by Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, after he was fatally shot earlier in the week at Utah Valley University. In her speech, Erika expressed sorrow and defiance, declaring that her husband’s movement-which promotes patriotism, faith, and american values-will continue despite his assassination. She vowed that his death would not be in vain and announced that his campus tour, radio show, and podcast would persist. Erika also mentioned that Charlie had considered running for political office with a focus on reviving the American family. The suspected shooter,22-year-old tyler Robinson,was apprehended shortly after the incident. The tragedy has elicited sympathy from across the political spectrum, and Erika’s speech marked her first public address since Charlie’s death.
Charlie Kirk’s widow tells America: ‘You have no idea what you have unleashed’
Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, expressed defiance and sorrow in a public message Friday night as she vowed to continue her husband’s movement at Turning Point USA.
An assassin shot and killed Charlie Kirk earlier this week at Utah Valley University.
“They killed Charlie because he preached a message of patriotism, faith, and God’s merciful love. They should all know this: If you thought that my husband’s mission was powerful before, you have no idea,” she said.
She stood behind a podium that read, “May Charlie be received into the merciful arms of Jesus, our loving savior.”
During the speech, she vowed, however, that his death wouldn’t be in vain.
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“You have no idea what you just have unleashed across this entire country, in this world, you have no idea. You have no idea the fire that you have ignited within this wife; the cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry. To everyone listening tonight across America, the movement my husband built will not die.”
Kirk’s widow announced that the campus tour he was on would continue, as would his radio and podcast show.
Earlier in her speech, Erika said that Charlie had thought about running for office. She said if he did, his top priority would be “to revive the American family.”
Erika’s speech comes after Charlie’s alleged killer, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was caught on Friday. He allegedly shot and killed Charlie in front of a crowd of college students and fled.
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Kirk’s death brought a flood of sympathy for his wife and children from both political parties.
Erika, 36, hosts a podcast and owns a faith-based clothing company. Her speech was her first public statement since her husband died.
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