Erika Kirk has officially been elected by Turning Point USA as their new CEO and Chair of Board following the assassination of her husband, Charlie Kirk.
In an announcement by Turning Point USA, the organization described their great difficulty in the past few days since Charlie Kirk’s passing, and with the decision to place Erika at the helm of the establishment.
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“In Ecclesiastes, King Solomon wrote that mankind is to be tested by God. Today we are facing such a test, yet we also know that God has prepared us with everything we need to overcome this ordeal,” the statement read.
The organization further stated what a privilege it was to serve alongside of Charlie Kirk.
It was the honor of our lives to serve as board members at Charlie’s side. 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 CEO and Chair of the Board for Turning Point USA.
All of us at Turning Point USA have a special role in carrying Charlie Kirk’s mantle and completing his vision of bringing us all closer to our Lord and fostering a prosperous country for generations to come. As Charlie always said, “We have a country to save.” We will not surrender or kneel before evil. We will carry on. The attempt to destroy Charlie’s work will become our chance to make it more powerful and enduring than ever before.
May God Bless Erika, the Kirk family, and the entire team at Turning Point USA.
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The Turning Point Board has unanimously elected Erika Kirk as the new CEO and Chair of the Board.
— Turning Point USA (@TPUSA) September 18, 2025
In prior discussions, Charlie expressed to multiple executives that this is what he wanted in the event of his death. pic.twitter.com/PazORgiHWP
Charlie Kirk was assassinated last week, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 at Utah Valley University, which was the first stop along his “The American Comeback Tour.” During this time, continue to pray for the entire Kirk family as they mourn the loss of Charlie Kirk.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
