Watch: Charlie Kirk’s wife, Erika, breaks down after watching husband’s video, says he refused to wear bulletproof vest

Erika Kirk Opens Up About Her Late Husband Charlie

Erika Kirk became emotional while discussing her late husband, Charlie Kirk, during an interview on Fox News. She reflected on their relationship and his mission before his assassination on September 10.

Early Support and Career Growth

Erika spoke about the early days of their relationship and how she supported Charlie as his career advanced, especially with his work at Turning Point USA.

Emotional Moment on Fox News

During the interview with Jesse Watters on November 5, Jesse showed Erika several video clips of Charlie. After watching one video, she broke down in tears.

“It is the longest video I’ve watched of him (since he passed). Just give me a second,”

She bowed her head, visibly upset, while Jesse gently consoled her: “Take your time.” Fox News then faded to black as she struggled to regain composure.

Reflection on Charlie’s Mission

When asked about Charlie’s purpose, Jesse said, “Charlie was on a mission to save Western civilization. Did you know that's what you signed up for?”

Erika replied, “No, I did not sign up for anything. I just married the love of my life.”

Recalling the Day Before the Tragedy

About the day before the shooting, Erika shared,

“He was at the office and we were going to meet for dinner beforehand with a dear friend of ours, who I wanted to just be with us and pray with us before the event.”

Summary

Erika Kirk's heartfelt interview reveals her deep love for Charlie and the emotional weight of his mission and tragic loss.

Mint — 2025-11-06