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Erika Kirk delivers emotional remarks after killing of husband Charlie Kirk

Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles, on the newest of 2 developments

Just days after a gunman shot and killed Charlie Kirk at a Utah university, his wife, Erika, delivered her first public remarks on Friday night.

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  1. Inside Charlie Kirk's family life with wife Erika Frantzve Kirk before his death

    Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth ·

  2. Newest

    Erika Kirk delivers emotional remarks after killing of husband Charlie Kirk

    Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles ·

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Inside Charlie Kirk's family life with wife Erika Frantzve Kirk before his death (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Charlie Kirk is survived by his wife Erika Frantzve Kirk and their two young children.

  2. Latin Times

    Who Is Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's Widow? (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    With a doctorate in Bible studies and two small children, Erika Kirk was more than the wife of murdered conservative activist Charlie Kirk. She is now his widow.

  3. RedState

    'We Will Never Surrender': Erika Kirk Delivers Powerful Words to America After Her Husband's Killing (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Erika Kirk delivers an emotional tribute to her late husband, Charlie Kirk, inspiring America to continue his legacy.

  4. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Erika Kirk delivers emotional remarks after killing of husband Charlie Kirk (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Just days after a gunman shot and killed Charlie Kirk at a Utah university, his wife, Erika, delivered her first public remarks on Friday night.

  5. New York Post

    Erika Kirk vows to continue slain husband Charlie’s ‘American Comeback’ college tour this fall and grow the movement: ‘We’ll never surrender’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    In the heart-breaking speech delivered Friday, Erika Kirk vowed to continue the tour which was tragically ended with her husband's assassination.

  6. NBC New York

    Charlie Kirk's widow vows husband's mission will continue (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Speaking for the first time publicly since her husband was fatally shot, Erika Kirk called those responsible for Charlie's death evil.

  7. Fox News

    Who is Erika Kirk?: What to know about the late Charlie Kirk's widow from their love story to his legacy (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Charlie Kirk's widow Erika met her late husband in 2018, and the two married in 2021. She built a ministry career including podcasting and Bible programs.

  8. PJ Media

    Charlie Kirk's Widow Addresses the Nation (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    Erika Kirk honors her late husband Charlie, sharing heartfelt memories and a powerful message of resilience.

  9. The Guardian

    Charlie Kirk’s US campus tour will continue despite his death, his widow says – US politics live (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Erika Kirk said ‘my husband’s voice will remain’ despite his death

  10. Townhall

    Read and Watch Erika Kirk's Powerful Address to the Nation Following Charlie Kirk's Assassination (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Erika Kirk delivers a poignant address to the nation after the assassination of her husband, Charlie Kirk.

  11. Fox News

    Erika Kirk delivers moving tribute to husband, Charlie: 'I will never let your legacy die' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika, spoke publicly for the first time following her husband's assassination at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

  12. Fox News

    Charlie Kirk's widow makes first public remarks hours after Trump announces suspect in custody (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Erika Kirk, Charlie's widow, made her first public remarks since her husband's assassination. She stood behind a sign reading "May Charlie be received into the merciful arms of Jesus, our loving savior."

  13. Legal Insurrection

    Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's Widow: 'This Movement Will Not Die. I Refuse to Let It Happen' (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    "You have no idea what you've just unleashed across this entire country, and this world. You have no idea the fire you've ignited within this wife. The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry."

  14. Breitbart News

    Erika Kirk: ‘The Cries of This Widow Will Echo Around the World' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk, said she will never stop fighting to keep her husband's mission and legacy alive.

  15. Fox News

    Charlie Kirk's widow breaks silence hours after Donald Trump announces alleged shooter in custody (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Erika Kirk, Charlie's widow, made her first public remarks since her husband's assassination. She stood behind a sign reading "May Charlie be received into the merciful arms of Jesus, our loving savior."

  16. The Hill

    Charlie Kirk widow: ‘The movement my husband built will not die’ (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, vowed to preserve his legacy and expand Turning Point USA after his assassination.

  17. WMUR

    Charlie Kirk's widow vows to continue his mission after his killing (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, pledges to continue her husband's mission following his killing at an event in Utah.

  18. Washington Examiner

    Charlie Kirk's widow shares first message since Utah shooting (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika, expressed defiance and sorrow, vowing to continue her husband's movement at Turning Point USA.

  19. Salon

    Widowed and resolute: Erika Kirk honors Charlie Kirk (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    Kirk calls to continue her husband’s mission, sharing intimate family moments and reflecting on his life

  20. New York Post

    Charlie Kirk’s wife Erika delivers emotional first remarks after conservative activist assassinated: ‘My husband laid down his life for me, for our nation, for our children’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Erika Kirk, the wife of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, addressed supporters 2 days after her husband was shot by an assassin at UVU. Tyler Robinson was arrested for the killing.

  21. CBS News

    Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for first time since fatal shooting (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.

  22. KVUE

    Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, vows to continue his work in first remarks since his assassination (opens KVUE)

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    KVUE's feed description

    This is Erika Kirk's first address after Charlie Kirk's murder in Utah on Wednesday.

  23. The Guardian

    Widow of Charlie Kirk says her ‘cries will echo around the world like a battle cry’ (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    In statement Friday, Erika Kirk says ‘evildoers responsible for my husband’s assassination have no idea what they have done’

  24. The Hill

    Who is Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s wife? (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Erika Kirk married Charlie Kirk on May 8, 2021, and has a 3-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son with him.

  25. KYMA Yuma

    Mrs. Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, addresses the nation (opens KYMA Yuma)

    Published

    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    In her address to the nation, Mrs. Erika Kirk thanked local, state and federal law enforcement for capturing her husband's assassin, thanked the first responders who tried to save Kirk's life and thanked the police to make sure "there were no other victims" in the shooting.

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