Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow, named new CEO and Chair of Turning Point USA
In announcing Erika Kirk as CEO and Chair, Turning Point USA emphasized that Charlie Kirk had prepared the organization to withstand challenges. The statement reaffirmed its commitment to his ideals, declaring: “We have a country to save” and pledging to make his work more enduring than ever.
Turning Point USA has announced Erika Kirk as its new CEO and Chair of the Board, following the passing of her husband and founder Charlie Kirk. The organization highlighted Erika’s appointment as a continuation of Kirk’s vision and a reinforcement of the group’s mission.
In a statement, Turning Point USA reflected on the teachings of King Solomon from Ecclesiastes, noting that humanity is tested by God, and emphasizing that Charlie Kirk had prepared the organization to withstand even its greatest challenges.
“It was the honor of our lives to serve as board members at Charlie's side. Charlie prepared all of us for a moment like this one. He worked tirelessly to ensure Turning Point USA was built to survive even the greatest tests,” the organization said.
The statement further emphasized the group’s commitment to Kirk’s ideals: “All of us at Turning Point USA have a special role in carrying Charlie Kirk's mantle and completing his vision of bringing us all closer to our Lord and fostering a prosperous country for generations to come. As Charlie always said, ‘We have a country to save.’ We will not surrender or kneel before evil. We will carry on. The attempt to destroy Charlie's work will become our chance to make it more powerful and enduring than ever before.”
irk’s impact on conservative youth
Founded when Charlie was just 18, Turning Point USA has since grown into a prominent political force with a presence on hundreds of college and high school campuses. The group is known for hosting conferences, mobilizing youth around conservative issues, and producing influential media, including The Charlie Kirk Show.
The organization and Charlie Kirk have been closely aligned with the MAGA movement, credited with boosting support for Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.
Erika Kirk’s emotional vow
In her first public appearance since the assassination, Erika Kirk, 36, addressed supporters with a fiery pledge to continue her late husband’s work.
“The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry,” she said in a speech posted on Turning Point USA’s YouTube page.
“The evil-doers for my husband’s assassination have no idea what they have done.”
Memorial service with high-profile speakers
A public memorial service for Charlie Kirk is scheduled for Sunday (September 21), in Glendale, Arizona. Erika Kirk is slated to deliver a keynote address alongside President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The event is expected to draw thousands of supporters and mark a pivotal moment in the organization’s future.