Charlie Kirk’s wife Erika chosen as Turning Point USA successor

Published September 18, 2025 1:18pm ET



Turning Point USA announced on Thursday that it has unanimously elected Charlie Kirk‘s widow, Erika, as the new CEO and board chairwoman following the conservative activist’s death.

The conservative group revealed that Charlie Kirk told multiple executives that he wanted Erika Kirk to take his place if he died.

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