Erika Kirk, the CEO of Turning Point USA and widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is set to give her first televised interview since her husband’s assassination. The highly anticipated appearance will air on Wednesday, November 5, at 8 p.m. ET.
In the interview, Erika Kirk is expected to speak candidly about her late husband’s enduring impact on American conservatism, her Christian faith, and the timeline of events surrounding the tragic day of his death. She will also discuss her vision for the future of Turning Point USA, the influential youth organization Charlie Kirk founded and led until his death.
Charlie Kirk was killed in September during an event at Utah Valley University, when an assailant opened fire during a live student Q&A. The attack shocked political leaders and supporters across the ideological spectrum. In the weeks following, Erika Kirk stepped into her husband’s role at the organization, pledging to continue his mission of empowering young conservatives and strengthening free speech on college campuses.
Since assuming leadership, Erika has maintained an ambitious schedule, continuing the “This Is the Turning Point” national tour that her husband began earlier this year. The tour has drawn thousands of students across the country and will make its next stop this week at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, where Kirk will introduce Vice President J.D. Vance.
The streaming arm of News Media, is slated to livestream the entire Oxford event, with Jesse Watters broadcasting live from the campus for that evening’s program. The network has also announced a multipart documentary series debuting November 7, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the tour and Erika Kirk’s personal and professional journey since Charlie’s death.
Earlier this month, Erika delivered emotional remarks at two major public events honoring her husband’s legacy. She spoke before a crowd of thousands at a memorial service on September 21 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, where family, friends, and conservative leaders paid tribute to the late activist. Later, at a ceremony held at the White House, President Donald Trump posthumously awarded Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, calling him “a tireless defender of liberty and a true American original.”
Jesse Watters, who attended the Glendale memorial and hosted a Fox News special titled Charlie Kirk: An American Original in the days after the activist’s death, will lead the upcoming sit-down interview. According to the insiders, the conversation will provide “a deeply personal look” at how Erika has balanced mourning, leadership, and faith in the wake of her husband’s assassination.
As Erika Kirk steps further into the national spotlight, her message has remained one of perseverance and conviction. “Charlie believed that courage is contagious,” she said at the Arizona memorial. “It’s my mission now to make sure that his message and his faith continue to inspire the next generation.”