Erika Kirk, the widow of slain political activist Charlie Kirk, issued her first remarks since his death and spoke about the legacy he left behind and how Americans can continue to support his cause.

Standing behind a podium with the message, “May Charlie be received into the merciful arms of Jesus, our loving Savior,” she spoke about her fallen husband.

‘My husband laid down his life for me, for our nation, for our children. … I will never, ever have the words to describe the loss that I feel in my heart.’

“Good evening. My name is Erika Kirk. Charlie Kirk is my husband,” she began.

She thanked all of the law enforcement officials who worked to hunt the suspect who allegedly shot and killed Kirk. She also thanked Turning Point USA as well as the first responders who tried to revive her husband.

“I want to thank President Trump and his incredible family. … Mr. President, my husband loved you. And he knew that you loved him too. He did. Your friendship was amazing. You supported him so well,” she said.

“Two days ago, my husband, Charlie, went to see the face of his Savior and his God,” she added.

“And one of the final conversations that he had on this earth, my husband witnessed for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Now and for all eternity, he will stand at his Savior’s side, wearing the glorious crown of the martyr.”

She went on to say that her husband’s mission will continue and strengthen in his absence.

“My husband laid down his life for me, for our nation, for our children. … I will never, ever have the words to describe the loss that I feel in my heart. I honestly have no idea what any of this means. I know that God does, but I don’t,” Kirk said.

She also encouraged young people to find a local chapter of Turning Point USA and continue the mission he started.

“Most important of all, if you aren’t a member of a church, I beg you to join one, a Bible-believing church,” she added.

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Vice President JD Vance accompanied Kirk’s family and friends on Air Force Two to bring the casket with Charlie Kirk’s remains from Utah to Phoenix, Arizona.

On Friday, President Donald Trump announced that a suspect had turned himself in to law enforcement authorities at the urging of his family. He was identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson and later arrested. He faces charges that include aggravated murder and felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury.

Robinson could face the death penalty if convicted.

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The National Football League chose to honor the memory of Charlie Kirk ahead of its Thursday Night Football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Washington Commanders, but many were offended by the decision.

Video of the announcement at the famed Lambeau Field stadium was also broadcast to the viewers of the game on Amazon Prime after an intro from host Charissa Thompson.

‘I’m sorry but what the f**k are y’all doing?’

“The National Football League asks that you please join us in a moment of silent reflection following the murder of Charlie Kirk,” the announcer said. “The NFL condemns all violence in our communities. It will take all of us to stop hate. Thank you.”

While many appreciated the moment to honor the activist, some on the left spewed their rancor on social media.

“Not for 9/11. Not for children murdered at school. But for a regular guy (not even military) that spewed nothing but hate shielded behind the bible. I thought politics weren’t allowed in this sport?” reads one popular response with 1.1K likes.

“I’m sorry but what the f**k are y’all doing? Didn’t that trout mouth b***h, Laura Ingraham tell Lebron to shut up and dribble?????” another reply reads.

“Racist sympathize with other racist. And the majority of white people in this country are racist,” another detractor wrote.

“But don’t kneel,” one user responded.

The NFL explained in a statement to PFL the reasoning behind the moment of silence.

“Last night’s moment was the league’s decision. It’s up to the clubs for this Sunday’s games,” the statement reads in part. “There have been a variety of moments of silence and tributes in-stadium and on-air in all games or a game immediately following events that rise to a national level. Clubs also often hold moments following a tragic event that affects their community.”

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The manhunt for a suspect in the assassination ended Thursday evening when 22-year-old Tyler Robinson turned himself into law enforcement authorities.

His family members realized he matched the appearance of photographs of the suspect that had been released, and he allegedly admitted to the shooting, according to Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. He was arrested without incident that night and could face the death penalty if convicted.

The Packers went on to beat the Commanders by a score of 27 to 18 and remain undefeated through week two of the NFL season.

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Conservatives are well aware that Charlie Kirk was as good as they come — honest, kind, hardworking, a family man, a truth seeker, a speaker — and they’ve been mourning his loss accordingly.

But the left has used the 31-year-old’s tragic assassination as an excuse to spread hate, and their horrific messages are everywhere on social media.

It has gotten so bad that even high-level Democrats who have spread vile rhetoric themselves are asking their voters to tone it down.

“This is a time that all Americans should come together and feel and mourn what happened. Violence, which affects so many different people of so many different political persuasions, is an affliction of America, and coming together is what we ought to be doing, not pointing fingers of blame,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement.

Schumer was joined by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who said, “This moment requires leadership that brings the American people together as opposed to trying to further divide us. Political violence in any form against any American is unacceptable, should be denounced by everyone, and moving forward, we have to figure out a better way to come together.”

“Not as Democrats or Republicans, but as Americans,” Jeffries added.

BlazeTV host Sara Gonzales isn’t buying it.

“I mean, isn’t that so convenient? Isn’t that so convenient for Hakeem and for Chucky to go over there and tell people now’s the time to come together? You guys are the ones who’ve been calling us this for 10 years,” she says on “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered.”

“It’s gaslighting,” BlazeTV contributor Matthew Marsden chimes in. “What this is, it’s not just gaslighting, right? It’s mental abuse. That’s what it is. It’s real mental abuse. And the other thing is, not only did people go out and celebrate, but they made it about something else.”

“They pivoted to gun control,” he continues, noting that shortly after bringing gun control into it, they started saying Republicans have been more violent and targeted more people.

“Every lie that the mainstream media puts out, it is cited by other people,” he adds.

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British admirers of the slain activist Charlie Kirk gathered in a large memorial in front of the Prime Minister’s Office on Downing Street in London.

The 31-year-old activist was shot and killed Wednesday while debating students on his celebrated national campus tour stop at Utah Valley University. President Donald Trump said Friday morning that a suspect had turned himself into law enforcement authorities on Thursday evening.

‘It shouldn’t be that we live in a world where, just for having an opinion, you should be killed. I think that’s abhorrent and a really negative turn for Western civilization.’

A day later, supporters gathered to remember him and vow to continue his life’s work to spread conservative policies and ideas.

Reuters reported that there were about a thousand supporters at the memorial, which was occasionally interrupted by heavy rain. Many wore “Make America Great Again” hats as well as British and U.S. flags.

One 22-year-old attendee named Isaac Grand told Reuters he did not support all of Kirk’s positions but agreed with him on family and culture.

“It shouldn’t be that we live in a world where, just for having an opinion, you should be killed. I think that’s abhorrent and a really negative turn for Western civilization,” he said.

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While no speakers were scheduled, many stood up to recite their thoughts about Kirk’s death and his legacy.

Independent journalist Louis Errington published nearly three hours of streaming video from the vigil onto the X social media platform. He captured one speaker before chants of “Christ is king!” broke out among the crowd.

“Be under no illusion: ‘Meek and mild,’ ‘turn the other cheek’ is over!” said the speaker, who was identified as Nick Marcel Tenconi. “Each and every one of you should be radicalized by what has happened! It is time to get organized and mobilized!”

Turning Point USA, the political organization Kirk founded, released a powerful statement encouraging Americans to continue his efforts.

“When asked, Charlie said that above all he wished to be remembered for his faith,” the statement reads. “Far more than any political victory, Charlie wanted to see a spiritual revival among America’s youth.”

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“He wanted a nation of happy, thriving families who loved God and each other,” the statement continues. “At his final public speech, just days before his murder, Charlie witnessed to Christ to an audience of nonbelievers. Even in his very last moments, Charlie was professing the Gospel. He ran his race well all the way to the end.”

“Now, he goes to his heavenly reward.”

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Officials have filed an affidavit with intended charges against Charlie Kirk’s suspected assassin, NBC News reported.

Tyler Robinson, 22 — who is now in custody — is expected to be charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, and obstruction of justice, the news network reported, citing the probable cause affidavit.

‘I am shocked, very shocked.’

Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray is planning to file formal charges against Robinson on Tuesday, NBC News said, adding that all the offenses are state charges.

Officials said early Friday that Robinson was taken to the Utah County Jail. A judge ordered Robinson held without bail, the Associated Press said, adding that Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) said Robinson is believed to have acted alone. Officials have repeatedly stated they will go for the death penalty in this case.

Blaze News reported Friday morning that President Donald Trump said Kirk’s suspected assassin was in custody. Kirk was killed after a single shot to his neck Wednesday at Utah Valley University while presiding over one of his wildly popular speaking events directed toward college students.

Officials released video just after the shooting showing their “person of interest” running across the rooftop of a UVU building, jumping to the grass below, and escaping into a wooded area on foot.

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A law enforcement official told the AP that Robinson’s father recognized him from images authorities released and encouraged his son to turn himself in.

The outlet, citing the official, said his son refused at first but then changed his mind. His father reached out for help to a youth pastor, who helped Robinson turn himself in, the AP added.

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State and federal court records don’t show any prior criminal cases involving Robinson, the outlet reported, adding that officials from all military service branches confirmed Robinson has no affiliation with them.

The AP added Friday that a heavy police presence was outside the house of Robinson’s family in St. George, Utah, as media arrived. The outlet said window coverings were drawn, and a pickup truck was parked in front of the home on the street, blocking access to the driveway.

Kristin Schwiermann — a neighbor of the Robinson’s family — told NBC News said he was “smart,” “quiet,” and “never caused any problems.”

“It was just a shock,” Schwiermann added to the news network. “I am shocked, very shocked.”

She told NBC News she learned from her son that Robinson had been named as a suspect: “My son texted me and said, ‘Hey, this is Tyler Robinson that lives three doors down.’ And I’m like, ‘No, it can’t be.’ It’s shocking. That’s not who’s in our neighborhood. I feel for his mom. … She’s a great mom, and he has a great dad.”

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Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk never shied away from speaking truth — especially in the most hostile environments.

And BlazeTV host Stu Burguiere recalls a clip of Kirk doing just that on the “Whatever Podcast,” where he was speaking to women who use platforms like OnlyFans to sell content of themselves in the middle of unsavory acts.

“Thank you guys for a respectful conversation, even though we see things very differently,” Kirk told the panel of diverse characters.

“For whatever it’s worth, if you’re engaged in the creation of that content, I think God has a better plan for you. I know that might sound preachy and not what you want to hear, but just maybe you’ll have an encounter with God, and Jesus loves all of you, and he can transform your life,” he said.

“He transformed my life. I’ve had a lot of problems in my life, a lot of problems, and Jesus solves everything. And every day is a new day, and it’s a hopeful, beautiful life ahead of you. And I know that might not be something you even believe, and you might think that all Christians hate you and your way of life and all those sorts of things,” he continued.

“I’m a pretty firm, believing, outspoken Christian, and God loves every single one of us. We’re all sinners, and Jesus died for us,” he added.

“You’ve definitely been the most respectful one that I’ve seen,” a woman on the panel interjected.

“Well, thank you. That’s very, very kind. And I can tell you, it’s not me. If it was me, I’d be yelling and screaming. It’s the Holy Spirit,” he responded.

“That’s a great moment,” BlazeTV host Stu Burguiere comments.

“He’s not yelling at them, as he was saying. He’s not, you know, freaking out on them. He’s basically sharing the truth with them and doing it in a calm and loving way,” journalist Billy Hallowell agrees, recalling an event Charlie used to host.

“He would bring thousands of people out, and it was not a political event. I went to one in April. He sat down and talked about evil with this pastor, and broke down theologically what evil looks like,” Hallowell tells Stu.

“I think he cared so much about other people that he wanted to bring them along,” he continues, adding, “and he used logic to do it.”

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