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Turning Point CEO Questions Young Women's Voting Motivations

12/5/2025

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Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA and Charlie Kirk's widow, spoke at the 2025 DealBook Summit about Zohran Mamdani's election as New York City mayor.
She noted a large share of Mamdani's voters were female and warned young women may rely on government support rather than family life.
Data show New York City women are increasingly active in work and entrepreneurship, challenging Kirk's view of female voters' motivations.

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Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA and Charlie Kirk's widow, spoke at the 2025 DealBook Summit about Zohran Mamdani's election as New York City mayor.
She noted a large share of Mamdani's voters were female and warned young women may rely on government support rather than family life.
Data show New York City women are increasingly active in work and entrepreneurship, challenging Kirk's view of female voters' motivations.