Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, will speak out publicly on Friday for the first time since her husband’s killing.
Charlie Kirk, the fiery conservative activist and father of two, was shot and killed at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. The suspected shooter, Tyler Robinson, was arrested after a two-day manhunt Friday.
President Trump spoke with Erika Kirk, a businesswoman and podcaster, on Thursday as the White House mourns the loss of the Turning Point USA founder and close ally.
“I spoke to Erika, his wife. And we had a long talk. And she’s devastated. She is absolutely devastated, as you can imagine,” Trump told reporters.
She is expected to speak at 8:15 p.m. EDT. Watch the live video above.
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