Top 5 moments from Charlie Kirk memorial: 'Missionary with a noble spirit'
2. Erika Kirk forgives assassin: 'It was what Christ did'
Kirk's 36-year-old widow, Erika, publicly forgave her husband's killer, noting that it was what Jesus Christ did for those who murdered Him and what Charlie would have wanted.
If you watch one thing today, let it be this — the truly remarkable display of grace and compassion from Mrs. Erika Kirk as she forgives her husband's assassin because that's what Christ would do.
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) September 21, 2025
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"On the cross, our Savior said, 'Father, forgive them, for they [know not] what they do,'" she said, before tearfully adding, "That young man, I forgive him," which prompted emotional applause from the throngs in the stadium.
"I forgive him because it was what Christ did, and is what Charlie would do," she said. "The answer to hate is not hate. The answer we know from the Gospel is love, is always love. Love for our enemies and love for those who persecute us."
Erika Kirk, who has since been named the CEO of Turning Point USA, said she has seen evidence that her husband's death has led to widespread interest in the Gospel, and noted that his assassination has not led to violence.
"We didn't see violence, we didn't see rioting, we didn't see revolution. Instead, we saw what my husband always prayed he would see in this country: we saw revival," she said.
"This past week, we saw people open a Bible for the first time in a decade. We saw people pray for the first time since they were children. We saw people go to a church service for the first time in their entire lives."
Jon Brown is a reporter for The Christian Post. Send news tips to jon.brown@christianpost.com
