The assassination of Charlie Kirk was a dark day for the nation, but particularly for his loved ones and for the prominent conservative politicians who considered Charlie their friend. Even those who disagreed with his views were moved by the images of the podcaster's grieving wife. Erika Kirk's last Instagram post with Charlie was especially heart-wrenching as it recalled his devotion to her during the births of their two children. The conservative activist was memorialized at a service at State Farm Stadium in his native Arizona on September 21, 2025, with plenty of famous faces among the attendees and speakers.
President Donald Trump attended, of course; Kirk's organization, Turning Point USA, helped bring in the young voters he needed to win his second term. Trump was actually one o