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Erika Kirk Urges Prayer for Heckler Amid Threat Arrest

6/6/2026

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Erika Kirk responded to a heckler at the Women Leadership Summit in San Antonio by urging prayer for her enemies.
The audience cheered and shouted support for Kirk after she addressed the heckler.
A Turning Point USA representative declined to comment on the incident.
The summit continued despite the recent arrest of Jacob Wenske, who faces two felony terroristic-threat counts for online threats against Kirk.

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Erika Kirk responded to a heckler at the Women Leadership Summit in San Antonio by urging prayer for her enemies.
The audience cheered and shouted support for Kirk after she addressed the heckler.
A Turning Point USA representative declined to comment on the incident.
The summit continued despite the recent arrest of Jacob Wenske, who faces two felony terroristic-threat counts for online threats against Kirk.