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Erika Kirk to lead Turning Point USA after husband’s death, board announces
- On September 18, 2025, Turning Point USA unanimously elected Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, as CEO and chair of the board.
- This election followed the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, and his prior wishes that Erika lead the organization.
- Turning Point USA, founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk, reported $85 million in revenue for fiscal year 2024 and has a presence on over 3,500 campuses.
- Erika Kirk pledged to carry on her late husband's mission, expressing that he was targeted because he promoted values of patriotism, faith, and God's compassionate love.
- The board pledged to uphold Kirk’s vision as a memorial service at Glendale's State Farm Stadium on September 21 is expected to draw thousands including prominent political figures.
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After the assassination of her husband, Erika Kirk had sent a »call for battle« to the public. Now she is taking the lead in his right-wing group Turning Point USA. Her influence is growing enormously.
Erika Kirk Unanimously Elected as CEO and Board Chair of Turning Point USA Following Husband’s Assassination - Real News Now
Erika Kirk, widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has officially been elected as the new CEO and Chair of the Board of Turning Point USA, the grassroots youth organization her late husband founded. The announcement was made Thursday, just over a week after Charlie’s assassination at a campus event in Utah. The decision was unanimous, with board members emphasizing that the move honors Charlie Kirk’s previously expressed wishes. Char…
The Billings Gazette
Turning Point taps Charlie Kirk's widow as its next leader amid questions about its future
The group's board announced Thursday that Erika Kirk was unanimously elected as its next leader and will serve as CEO and board chair.
The widow of the far right influencer, murdered in the United States, had promised that she would not "death" the Turning Point USA movement.
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