Erika Kirk Sends a Chilling Message to Husband Charlie's Alleged Assassin After Giving Her Forgiveness

A sit-down interview shows the wife of the slain political activist, calm and composed, as she speaks publicly about the man accused of taking her husband's life.

Two months after Charlie Kirk's death, prosecutors have moved swiftly to bring formal charges and seek the death penalty. But even as legal proceedings unfold, attention has turned to his wife, Erika Kirk, whose recent remarks have added a quiet, personal weight to the case.

Prosecutors Lay Out the Charges in the Killing of Charlie Kirk

As reported by The Guardian on September 17, 2025, Utah County District Attorney (DA) Jeff Gray announced formal charges against 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, accused of fatally shooting the conservative activist on September 10.

Tyler faces three charges: aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, and witness tampering. Prosecutors allege he not only shot the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, but later instructed his roommate to delete incriminating text messages and stay silent if approached by police.

The DA confirmed the state will seek the death penalty, citing aggravating circumstances: the killing was politically motivated, and children were present during the shooting, both qualifying factors under Utah law.

As the case proceeds, the focus has begun to shift toward the voices speaking outside the courtroom.

Erika Kirk Shares Her Thoughts in an Interview With Megyn Kelly

During her appearance on "The Megyn Kelly Show" on SiriusXM on November 25, Erika reflected on a moment from her husband's memorial that drew quiet attention: her decision to publicly express forgiveness toward the man accused of taking his life.

When asked what she would say to Tyler Robinson or his family, Erika responded with a tone of quiet finality. "It wouldn't be sympathy. It wouldn't be anger," she told host Meghan Kelly. She added:

"How do you put this? Anything that I could ever wish upon him or the family would pale in comparison [to] the justice of God. And so, I would look at them, almost like, 'I'm so glad I'm not you.'"

Erika's remarks came during a broader conversation about faith, grief, and the future she and Charlie had once envisioned.

In a separate discussion with Megyn, aired on November 24, the 37-year-old mother of two said that in the immediate aftermath of the assassination, her thoughts turned to their dream of a bigger family — and one desperate prayer: that she might already be pregnant with their third child.

Couple's Dream of a Big Family Shattered by Gunfire

"We wanted to have four," Erika told Megyn, her voice thick with emotion. She explained that the thought of growing their family had been the cornerstone of their life together — and the center of her prayers after his sudden death on September 10.

"I was praying to God that I was pregnant," she said, describing how the possibility of new life became her only anchor in that devastating moment. Erika and Charlie already share a three-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son. They had frequently spoken of expanding their family and embracing the chaotic, joy-filled life they envisioned.

During the intimate conversation, Erika also delivered a heartfelt message to younger women. She urged them to consider starting families earlier if it fits their life plans. She emphasized that careers can be rebuilt, but the chance to bear children is fleeting and irreplaceable.

Erika shared how she and Charlie had been overjoyed about the future. "We were really excited to expand our family," she said.

A Nation in Shock – Charlie Kirk Gunned Down at 31 in Utah

The trauma Erika described is rooted in a very public tragedy — one that sent shockwaves across the nation. Her husband, just 31, was shot and killed while speaking to students at Utah Valley University during the kickoff of his American Comeback Tour.

Video footage captured the chilling moment when a shot rang out, striking Kirk in the head or neck as he stood under a pop-up tent, surrounded by students. President Donald Trump confirmed the news hours later in a Truth Social post, calling Kirk a "legendary" voice for young Americans.

Erika Kirk Stuns Crowd with Grace at Memorial

At Charlie's memorial service on September 21, held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, Erika opened her moving tribute with his favorite Bible verse, Isaiah 6:8. Then came the words that brought many to tears.

Erika said she had forgiven the man who took her husband's life, stunning mourners with her strength and grace. She shared how Charlie had dedicated his life to reaching out to young men, even those like the suspect charged with taking his life.

Her heartfelt speech also painted a vivid picture of their love, the emotional toll of his demanding travel schedule, and her new role as CEO of Turning Point USA, the conservative organization her late husband founded.

A Whirlwind Romance That Ended in Unthinkable Loss

Their love story bloomed quickly and fiercely. Charlie and Erika Kirk met in 2018, a moment he once described as the instant he almost immediately knew she was the one.

By December 2020, he had proposed. They tied the knot the following spring — May 8, 2021 — in an intimate ceremony in Scottsdale, Arizona, surrounded by only close family and no formal wedding party.

Erika later wrote about that sacred day in a February 2024 post, describing it as very intimate, a private beginning to the life they had begun to build — before it was cruelly ripped apart.