Charlie KirkS Wife Vows “War Cry” Following Conservative Activist’s Death
By Ayelén Oliva, BBC News World – September 13, 2025
(World-Today-News.com) – Erika Kirk, wife of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, delivered a fiery and emotionally charged address Friday night, vowing to continue her husband’s work and framing his death as a catalyst for a wider movement. Kirk was fatally shot Wednesday at a Utah University, sparking an outpouring of grief and anger from across the political spectrum.
“They have no idea of the fire that they have lit in this wife; the cry of this widow will resonate throughout the world as a cry of war,” Erika Kirk declared, speaking from a streaming broadcast organized by Turning Point USA, the conservative organization founded by her husband.
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In her first public statement since the tragedy,kirk asserted that her husband’s “mission was powerful,” but warned that his death would “unleash” an even more potent force across the nation and globally.
“Everyone should know this: if they thought that my husband’s mission was powerful, they have no idea what they just unleashed throughout the country and in the world. They have no idea,” she stated.
Kirk attributed her husband’s murder to his outspoken advocacy for patriotism, faith, and what she described as “the merciful love of God.” she emphasized the core values he championed – the customary family, religious faith, and patriotic sentiment – as the foundations of his life and work.
The speech, delivered while seated beside her husband’s empty chair, is likely to galvanize Kirk’s supporters and further fuel the already intense political polarization in the United States. Authorities are continuing to investigate the shooting, and a motive has not yet been publicly released.
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