10 Erika Kirk Moments That Had Everyone Talking (And Not Always Nicely)

At a Turning Point event in Arizona, Erika was honoring a student who stood by her late husband. But then, she called his efforts a “grift” instead of the word she meant (“grit” or “gift”). Oops. She quickly fixed it and joked about having a long day. But the internet? They thought this little slip said way more than she meant.

Erika rolled down her car window and got emotional when supporters were chanting her husband’s name. But some folks thought she was just putting on a show for attention. Then, of course, the wild internet spun some conspiracy theories about secret hand signs and power moves. Classic.

Just two weeks after Charlie passed, Erika showed up on his podcast and even smiled and laughed with the hosts. Some people were like, "How dare she be happy so soon?" But others jumped in to remind everyone that grief doesn’t have a timeline – sometimes people need to smile to keep going.

A couple of days after Charlie’s passing, Erika shared a video and photos sitting close to his casket, holding his hand. Some people found it touching; others thought filming such private moments was a bit much. Either way, it stirred up a whole lot of feelings online.

Erika’s grand entrance at Charlie’s memorial included fireworks and drama at the Arizona stadium. Some people were like, "Is this a funeral or a sports match?" It was definitely not your typical somber service. After she walked in, she gave a powerful speech forgiving the accused and promising to carry on Charlie’s mission.

At the memorial, Erika stood next to Donald Trump and flashed a hand sign that set the internet on fire. Some screamed "Satanic devil horns!" but others pointed out it’s actually the American Sign Language sign for “I love you.” So... mystery mostly solved, but the drama was real while it lasted.

Erika and politician JD Vance shared a hug that some said was way too close for comfort. People started gossiping about affairs and political moves, but Erika said she just touches heads when hugging - her “love language,” she called it. Meanwhile, JD’s wife laughed off the whole thing. So much drama from a hug!

When asked if the killer was caught, Erika didn’t just say yes or no but talked about trusting the “best team” handling it. Some people think she’s hiding something; others just figured she’s being careful not to mess with the trial. Either way, it got people chatting.

At an awards show, Erika got an award from country singer Jason Aldean and his wife. She gave them a hug that went on a little too long for some people’s taste. Some thought it was super awkward; others said she was just being affectionate and probably needed some comfort after all the tragedy.

Erika shared a holiday message reminding everyone to cherish their loved ones while holding her late husband’s book. The video ended with a shout-out to buy the book, and, well, the internet wasn’t sure how to feel. Some said she was turning grief into a business, but others pointed out she’s supporting her family and that’s pretty impressive after everything she’s been through.