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Erika Kirk Advocates Second Amendment After Husband's Tragic Death

12/4/2025

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Erika Kirk expressed continued support for the Second Amendment after her husband, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed earlier this year.
Speaking at The New York Times’ DealBook Conference, she attributed his death to political divisions rather than gun issues.
Charlie Kirk was assassinated during a debate at Utah Valley University on September 10.
Erika publicly forgave his killer, stating that forgiveness frees one from negativity.

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Erika Kirk expressed continued support for the Second Amendment after her husband, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed earlier this year.
Speaking at The New York Times’ DealBook Conference, she attributed his death to political divisions rather than gun issues.
Charlie Kirk was assassinated during a debate at Utah Valley University on September 10.
Erika publicly forgave his killer, stating that forgiveness frees one from negativity.