Overview
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Erika Kirk will be one of President Trump’s special guests at Tuesday’s address, where Trump is expected to urge Congress to reject political violence and reference a revival of faith.
- Erika Kirk has led Turning Point USA as CEO and chair since her husband’s assassination, a role in which she has been publicly supported by the administration and prominent conservatives.
- Utah’s House unanimously approved a legislative citation honoring Charlie Kirk and TPUSA, with leaders from both parties stressing that violence has no place in civic life.
- Candace Owens posted a trailer for an investigative series about Erika Kirk set to debut Feb. 25, drawing sharp backlash from figures including Ben Shapiro and Meghan McCain over unproven claims, including suggestions involving Israel that officials have denied.
- Tyler Robinson, 22, is charged with aggravated murder in Charlie Kirk’s killing, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty, and a judge recently denied a defense attempt to disqualify the county prosecutor’s office.