Erika Kirk honors late husband in hillsdale commencement speech

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Erika Kirk delivered an emotional commencement address Saturday at Hillsdale College, paying tribute to her late husband Charlie Kirk while urging graduates to pursue purpose and truth.

Erika Kirk, who became CEO and chair of Turning Point USA after her husband’s assassination in September 2025, spoke during the college’s 174th commencement ceremony in Michigan. Her remarks mixed personal stories with broader messages about faith, family, and education that elevates thinking beyond facts and politics.

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