The Brief
Erika Kirk has been named the new CEO and chair of the board for Turning Point USA.
Erika's husband and Turning Point USA co-founder, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated on Sept. 10.
Charlie Kirk's memorial service is scheduled for Sept. 21 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
PHOENIX - Following her husband Charlie Kirk's assassination, Erik Kirk has been elected CEO and chair of the board for Phoenix-based Turning Point USA.
What they're saying:
"It was the honor of our lives to serve as board members at Charlie's side," read a news release from Turning Point USA. "Charlie prepared all of us for a moment like this one. He worked tirelessly to ensure Turning Point USA was built to survive even the greatest tests. And now, it is our great pride to announce Erika Kirk as the new