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Donald Trump just quietly gave Erika Kirk a very rare position

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Erika Kirk has been appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors, replacing her late husband, conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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  1. The Guardian

    Trump names Erika Kirk to key advisory board of US Air Force Academy (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Widow of murdered rightwing activist Charlie Kirk replaces husband on 16-member panel of military training facility

  2. Fox News

    Trump appoints Charlie Kirk's widow Erika to Air Force Academy Board of Visitors (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Donald Trump has appointed Erika Kirk, the widow of assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors.

  3. Breitbart News

    President Trump Appoints Erika Kirk to Air Force Academy Board of Visitors (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    President Donald Trump has appointed Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, to serve on the Board of Visitors for the United States Air Force Academy.

  4. Legitgov

    Trump appoints Erika Kirk to influential Air Force board (opens Legitgov)

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  5. KRDO

    Trump appoints Erika Kirk to Air Force Academy board (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    WASHINGTON D.C. (KRDO) -- President Donald Trump has appointed Erika Kirk, the Turning Point USA chairwoman and widow of conservative activist Charlie

  6. The Christian Post

    Here's why Erika Kirk has an advisory board role at US Air Force Academy (opens The Christian Post)

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    The Christian Post's feed description

    Erika Kirk, the widow of slain TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk, has been appointed by President Trump to an advisory board for the U.S. Air Force Academy.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Trump appoints Erika Kirk to Air Force Academy board position (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    President Donald Trump appointed Erika Kirk to the Air Force Academy's Board of Visitors, a position her widow, Charlie Kirk, held.

  8. New York Post

    Trump taps Erika Kirk to serve on the Air Force Academy Board of Visitors (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President Donald Trump appointed Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to serve on the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors.

  9. Newsweek

    Donald Trump just quietly gave Erika Kirk a very rare position (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Erika Kirk has been appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors, replacing her late husband, conservative activist Charlie Kirk.