Erika Kirk honors late husband in hillsdale commencement speech

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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Daily Wire opinion piece spotlights Jennifer Welch’s critique of Erika Kirk on 'I’ve Had It' podcast

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Daily Wire columnist Chloe Trapanotto criticized podcast host Jennifer Welch after Welch mocked Erika Kirk—the widow of slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk—during a recent episode of Welch’s 'I’ve Had It' podcast, including remarks about Kirk’s appearance in a video and labeling her a “racist fascist.”

Erika Kirk pulled out of a Turning Point USA event at the University of Georgia on April 14 after receiving serious threats, organizers said. Vice President JD Vance went ahead with his appearance, where Andrew Kolvet interviewed him in her place. Vance addressed her absence and defended her amid recent controversies.

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President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address with special guests including Claire Lai, daughter of imprisoned Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai, and Erika Kirk, widow of assassinated Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. The event highlights issues of international human rights and domestic political violence. Attendees underscore themes of freedom, faith, and security.

Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart will speak about healing and resilience at an event in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The presentation, hosted by Mid-State Technical College, is scheduled for April 7 at Sentry Theater. Smart's talk draws from her experiences to inspire audiences on overcoming adversity.

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In Washington, D.C., a retirement ceremony honored five transgender service members forcibly separated from the U.S. military under the Trump administration's second ban on transgender troops. Retired four-star Gen. Stanley McChrystal presided over the event hosted by the Human Rights Campaign, criticizing the policy as unfair and detrimental to mission readiness. The ceremony highlighted the personal and professional toll on those affected amid broader Pentagon reviews of diversity initiatives.

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