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Has she even seen her kids since he died? It seems like she’s been on a full blown tour grifting for the past few months. Those kids lost both parents. https://t.co/YUjAfGMovB

— 𝓔𝓶 ♡ (@emkenobi) December 19, 2025

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on December 19, 2025) quotes a video of Erika Kirk appearing on stage with dramatic pyro effects and comments: "Has she even seen her kids since he died? It seems like she’s been on a full blown tour grifting for the past few months. Those kids lost both parents."BackgroundCharlie Kirk, the conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was assassinated on September 10, 2025, during a speaking event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. He was shot from a rooftop and died at age 31 (some reports note 32nd birthday posthumously). He left behind his wife, Erika Kirk, and their two young children (a daughter around 3-4 years old and a son around 1-2 years old at the time).Since then, Erika has:

• Become CEO and chair of TPUSA.
• Promoted Charlie's posthumous book, Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life (released in December 2025), with multiple Fox News appearances, interviews (e.g., Sean Hannity, Bari Weiss town hall), and events.
• Hosted fundraisers, including high-profile TPUSA events (e.g., a reported $10,000-per-plate dinner at Mar-a-Lago).
• Spoken publicly about grief, forgiveness (she forgave the accused shooter, Tyler Robinson, at the memorial), and continuing Charlie's legacy.

The CriticismThe post reflects a common online critique: that Erika has been too publicly active too soon after the assassination, prioritizing media tours, book promotion, and TPUSA leadership over private grieving with her children. Critics call this "grifting" (profiting opportunistically from tragedy), point to her stage presence (e.g., pyro, outfits), and contrast it with her/Charlie's past advocacy for traditional roles where women focus on family/home. Some accuse her of hypocrisy or insincere mourning, with memes and videos circulating widely.This backlash has come from both left-leaning podcasters (e.g., Jennifer Welch calling her an "opportunistic grifter") and some on the right (frustrated with her visibility or unrelated conspiracy theories).Counterpoints and SupportErika and supporters argue:

• She's honoring pre-planned commitments (e.g., the book was finished before his death).
• Public work keeps Charlie's voice alive and funds TPUSA's mission.
• Grief is personal and nonlinear; she's spoken about intense private pain (e.g., sleeping in her daughter's room for months).
• She's defended against critics, saying she'd rather focus on legacy than respond to every attack.

Many conservatives defend her, calling the criticism cruel and noting the polarized online environment (including unrelated conspiracies from figures like Candace Owens, which Erika has pushed back against).Public reaction remains deeply divided, with high-engagement posts amplifying both sides. The original post has over 4 million views and significant likes/reposts, showing how polarizing this has become three months after the assassination.