Charlie Kirk’s heartbroken widow vowed to continue his “American Comeback” tour of college campuses this fall after the conservative influencer was assassinated at the very first stop on his tour this week.
In Erika Frantzve Kirk’s powerful, tear-jerking speech Friday night commemorating the memory of her trailblazing husband, she promised to live up to one of his favorite mottos — “never surrender.”
“Our campus tour this fall will continue. There will be even more tours in the years to come,” the mother of two pledged Friday. “The movement is not going anywhere, and it will only grow stronger when you join it.”
Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, addresses the nation at Turning Point USA on Sept. 12, 2025. Turning Point USAErika urged Kirk’s young followers to join the conservative group founded by her slain husband, Turning Point USA.
“To all of the young people who felt inspired by my husband’s faith and hard work, all of you already know what Charlie would want you to do,” she said.
“You know. If you’re in high school or if you’re in college, go find your local Turning Point USA chapter. Join it. Stay involved. He wants you to make a difference, and you can,” the widow told admirants of her fallen husband.
Erika also said the group’s yearly flagship conference will go on as planned.
“AmericaFest here in Phoenix this December will go on. It will be greater than ever,” the grieving widow said, inviting potential attendees to bring their families and adding that Kirk’s spirit will be there.
Charlie and Erika Kirk at a Turning Point USA event. Instagram/mrserikakirk
Charlie and Erika Kirk inside the Capitol Rotunda after President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. Instagram/mrserikakirk
Erika Kirk holds second lady Usha Vance’s hand as they walk off Air Force Two in front of Vice President JD Vance at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona on Sept. 11, 2025. REUTERSThe Turning Point USA event is an annual four-day conference that draws thousands of conservatives and top political leaders, according to the event’s website. This year’s Americafest is headlined by Tucker Carlson.
Erika also stated that Kirk’s podcast and radio show will continue.
“In a world filled with chaos, doubt and uncertainty, my husband’s voice will remain and it will ring out louder and more clearly than ever, and his wisdom will endure,” she said during the cathartic and inspiring speech.
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Kirk was assassinated while debating a tour attendee in his famous “Prove Me Wrong” segment on the Utah Valley University campus Wednesday.
He was shot once in the neck while onstage at the outdoor event in front of horrified fans.
Police arrested 22-year-old Utah man Tyler Robinson on Thursday night after the alleged killer was turned in by his own father.
Charlie Kirk throws hats into the crowd during an event at Utah Valley University moments before he was fatally shot on Sept. 10, 2025. X/@charliekirk11
Tyler Robinson was arrested and charged with aggravated murder in Charlie Kirk’s death on Sept. 12, 2025. APThe body of the rising conservative star was transported on Air Force Two by Vice President JD Vance to his home state of Arizona.
President Trump on Friday said he plans to attend Charlie Kirk’s funeral, though plans have yet to be announced.
Kirk’s second tour date was scheduled for next Thursday at Colorado State University. It’s unclear if it will be postponed, but the tour’s website still features a countdown clock ticking off the days, hours, minutes and seconds until the event.
