Erika Kirk doubles down on her support for the Second Amendment — even after her husband’s murder

Erika Kirk recently made a powerful statement, saying she still supports the US Second Amendment even after her husband, Charlie Kirk, was killed earlier this year.

Speaking at the Dealbook Conference on Wednesday, Erika Kirk explained that she doesn’t believe her husband’s death points to a “gun problem” at all. Instead, she says the real danger comes from growing political hostility and the belief that violence is an acceptable way to silence different opinions.

According to Unilad, Kirk, a mother of two, said again that she supports the Second Amendment, which protects “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms.” She made it clear where she places the blame for the violence, stating that the root cause goes much deeper than policy or weapons.

She told the conference, “What I’ve realized through all of this is that you can have individuals that will always resort to violence.” She talked about the worrying trend of political aggression, explaining that people are increasingly using force against those they disagree with. “And what I’m afraid of is that we are living in a day and age where they think violence is the solution to them not wanting to hear a different point of view.”

The problem runs deeper than gun laws

Erika said the issue is a failure of humanity, not regulation. She stressed, “That’s not a gun problem, that’s a human, deeply human, problem. That is a soul problem.” The tragic event happened back in September. Charlie Kirk was killed while attending an event organized by his organization, Turning Point USA, at Utah Valley University. Following the killing, Erika Kirk stepped up immediately, pledging to continue her husband’s vision by taking over as Turning Point USA’s CEO.

After the shooting, a nationwide manhunt was launched for the suspect. Eventually, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson was arrested. Robinson faces serious charges, including aggravated murder and obstruction of justice, for the seven offenses he allegedly committed. According to reports from The Independent, Robinson was persuaded to turn himself in after speaking with a family friend who is a retired law enforcement officer.

District Attorney Jeff Gray confirmed what the suspect told authorities about his reason for the crime. When Robinson was asked why he did it, he reportedly explained, “There’s too much evil and the guy [Kirk] spreads too much hate.” In the aftermath of the tragedy, extremist groups have been using Kirk’s death as recruitment tool, adding another layer of concern to an already divisive situation.

While Erika’s recent public comments focused on political philosophy and the Second Amendment, her immediate reaction following the tragedy was centered on faith and forgiveness. Just days after the killing, the new CEO stated she had forgiven the killer. 

She expressed her desire to “help save young men, just like the one who took his life.” Referencing her faith, she said that her forgiveness was rooted in Christianity. “On the cross, our savior said: ‘Father, forgive them for they not know what they do’. That man, that young man, I forgive him.”

She stressed that this path of love was what her husband would have wanted. “The answer to hate is not hate. The answer we know from the gospel is love and always love, love for our enemies and love for those who persecute us.” Meanwhile, the Pentagon has sparked controversy with proposals to make Kirk the face of recruitment, a move that has drawn both support and criticism.