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| − | '''Erika Lane Kirk''' (née '''Frantzve'''; born November 20, 1988) is an American businesswoman, current CEO<ref>[https://www.jfeed.com/news-world/erika-kirk-tpusa-ceo Erika Kirk Appointed Turning Point USA CEO Following Husband's Murder]. ''JFeed'', Sep 18, 2025</ref> of [[Turning Point USA]], conservative podcaster and widow of [[Charlie Kirk]] and has two children with him. Erika Kirk was Miss [[Arizona]] 2012. | + | '''Erika Lane Kirk''' (née '''Frantzve'''; born November 20, 1988) is an American businesswoman, conservative activist, and the current CEO of [[Turning Point USA]],<ref>[https://www.jfeed.com/news-world/erika-kirk-tpusa-ceo Erika Kirk Appointed Turning Point USA CEO Following Husband's Murder]. ''JFeed'', Sep 18, 2025</ref> a prominent organization dedicated to promoting conservative values and free-market principles among young Americans. She is a respected conservative podcaster, the widow of [[Charlie Kirk]], and the mother of their two children. Erika Kirk was crowned Miss [[Arizona]] 2012, showcasing her poise and dedication to representing her state. |
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| − | She founded ''Everyday Heroes Like You'', a nonprofit supporting under-recognized charities, and hosts the ''Midweek Rise Up'' podcast. | + | She founded ''Everyday Heroes Like You'', a nonprofit organization committed to uplifting underfunded charities that align with conservative ideals of community, faith, and personal responsibility. Kirk also hosts the ''Midweek Rise Up'' podcast, where she discusses issues of faith, family, and patriotism, inspiring listeners to uphold traditional American values. |
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| − | Reacting to the murder of her husband, “they killed Charlie because he preached a message of patriotism, faith and of God’s merciful love,”<ref>[https://www.jns.org/charlie-kirk-american-settler/ Charlie Kirk, American settler - JNS.org] Orif Arfa, Sep 15, 2025.</ref> she said.
| + | Following the tragic murder of her husband, Charlie Kirk, Erika Kirk displayed remarkable strength, declaring, “They killed Charlie because he fearlessly preached a message of patriotism, faith, and God’s merciful love.”<ref>[https://www.jns.org/charlie-kirk-american-settler/ Charlie Kirk, American settler - JNS.org] Orif Arfa, Sep 15, 2025.</ref> In the wake of this loss, she has faced relentless harassment, including numerous death threats from leftist extremists targeting her and her family.<ref>[https://www.the-express.com/news/us-news/184002/charlie-kirk-erika-death-threats Charlie Kirk and his wife Erika share ‘death threat’ struggles in resurfaced clip]</ref> Despite these challenges, Kirk remains steadfast in her mission to advance conservative principles and honor her husband’s legacy. |
| − | She received many death threats from leftists to be next.<ref>[https://www.the-express.com/news/us-news/184002/charlie-kirk-erika-death-threats Charlie Kirk and his wife Erika share ‘death threat’ struggles in resurfaced clip]</ref>
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