White House Releases Tribute to Charlie Kirk: ‘You Have No Idea the Fire You Ignited’

The White House released a touching tribute to the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, centering the video on the words of his wife, Erika Kirk, and footage from vigils in his memory across the country.

Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA and a longtime ally to President Donald Trump, was assassinated on Sept. 10 during a campus event at Utah Valley University.

Senior White House officials have repeatedly honored Kirk, who was among the most influential conservative activists in our generation, as well as a devoted Christian, husband, and father of two young children.

Their most recent tribute came in the form of a video posted to social media, which included a montage of footage from his life and from Charlie Kirk vigils hosted across the country and around the world.

The video was also tied together by a Sept. 12 speech from Erika Kirk, which marked her first public appearance since her husband’s assassination.

She warned those who killed him, “You have no idea the fire that you have ignited.”

“He wanted to be remembered for his courage and for his faith,” Erika Kirk said as the White House video showed footage from the vigils, including lit candles and pictures of her late husband.

“Now, and for all eternity, he will stand at his Savior’s side, wearing the glorious crown of a martyr,” Erika Kirk continued.

‘You have no idea the fire you have ignited.’ – Erika Kirk

The legacy of Charlie Kirk.❤️ pic.twitter.com/iuX5o8ktRr

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 19, 2025

The tribute also showed some of Kirk’s earliest news appearances, including several on Fox News.

Kirk founded Turning Point USA, arguably the most influential conservative political organization in the nation, as a teenager.

A recurring theme in the tribute was the close identification which American conservatives and Christians have with Kirk, with many holding signs at vigils saying, “We Are Charlie.”

His admirers can be found around the world, with the video including clips of rallies in foreign countries at which attendees chanted Kirk’s name.

The video ended with Kirk’s reaction to Trump’s electoral victory last year.

When Kirk received the news that Trump had won the 2024 election, he immediately had a massive grin on his face and put his head in his hands in joyful disbelief.

Erika Kirk ran over and gave him a hug, and Kirk gave thanks to God for the victory.

“I want you to remember that we did not earn this,” Kirk told his audience.

“This is God’s mercy on our country.”

In the days since his death, America has indeed seen a renewed interest in church attendance, Bible reading, and political involvement centered on saving the nation and bringing her back to the God of the Bible.

May we all remember with Charlie Kirk that our nation has sinned grievously against God and that we need the mercy of the Lord more than ever in these dark days.

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