Erika Kirk reveals why she forgave Charlie Kirk's killer- here's what you need to know

Erika Kirk, widow of the late 31-year-old conservative Charlie Kirk, broke down during a live broadcast while speaking about her husband, Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed on September 10, 2025, during an event of the Turning Point USA (TPUSA) at Utah Valley University.

Erika Kirk, CEO and chair of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), appeared on Tuesday, December 9, on the breakfast show of Fox News, Fox & Friends, to promote her late husband’s book Stop: In the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life.

Erika broke down while reflecting on what she missed most about her late husband, Charlie Kirk.

“What really just hits me hard is when I’m in the grocery store and I see his hot sauce and I want to buy it,” said Erika.

“It’s the little things, you know, his clothes everywhere…” She got emotional.

“I know that people who have experienced loss totally understand what I’m saying. It’s the small things that just get you.”

While highlighting what Charlie meant to her and to the children, Erika went on, “It’s the visual of daddy coming home. To the world he was Charlie Kirk, to us he was the love of my life, my children’s dad… I’m so sorry… It’s those little things, he would walk through the door, drop his things, daddy’s home…”

Erika, 37, added tearfully that the Turning Point USA founder, Charlie Kirk, 31 when he was killed—would put his phone in a drawer when he returned back home.

“I’d always say, ‘Baby, I don’t care what time you get home, home is here for you. Your food will never be cold. It might sit out for a little bit, but I’ll reheat it,” she explained.

Erika reveals why she forgave Charlie Kirk’s killer

During the panel interview, she also spoke about forgiving his alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, who was charged with killing the co-founder of TPUSA, Charlie Kirk, in broad daylight.

Explaining the reason behind it, “what it feels like to forgive someone, Erika said, “It frees you from a poison, and it frees you to be able to think clearly and have a moment where your heart is free and you’re not bound to evil.”

For context, Erika Kirk publicly forgave her husband's killer during his memorial service on September 21, 2025, stating that she had forgiven him.

Erika married Charlie Kirk on May 8, 2021, in Scottsdale, Arizona. They had two daughters and built a close family bond.