PHOENIX ( KPHO /Gray News) – Charlie Kirk’s widow has been tapped to lead the grassroots political organization that he founded.

Turning Point USA named Erika Kirk as its next CEO, replacing her husband Charlie Kirk after he was assassinated last week in Utah.

Vice President JD Vance, right, Second Lady Usha Vance, center, and Erika Kirk, holding a cross on a chain, deplane Air Force Two, carrying the body of Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

The organization says Charlie Kirk previously expressed desire for Erika Kirk to lead Turning Point USA in the event of his death.

Charlie Kirk was killed on Sept. 10 at an event at Utah Valley University after an assassin fired

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