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VP Vance Says Kirk Murder Prompted Erika's Fourth Pregnancy

6/8/2026

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Vice President JD Vance says Charlie Kirk’s assassination prompted Erika Kirk to become pregnant with their fourth child.
Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot and killed at Utah Valley University in September.
Vice President JD Vance learned of the killing via a group chat and saw his staff react like ghosts.
Erika Kirk told Vice President JD Vance after the assassination she cared only about her children, not politics.

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Vice President JD Vance says Charlie Kirk’s assassination prompted Erika Kirk to become pregnant with their fourth child.
Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot and killed at Utah Valley University in September.
Vice President JD Vance learned of the killing via a group chat and saw his staff react like ghosts.
Erika Kirk told Vice President JD Vance after the assassination she cared only about her children, not politics.