Watch: Charlie Kirk’s wife, Erika, breaks down after watching husband’s video, says he refused to wear bulletproof vest

Erika Kirk Breaks Down Discussing Late Husband Charlie Kirk

Erika Kirk became emotional while reflecting on her late husband Charlie Kirk during an interview on Fox News. She shared memories of their relationship and his mission before his assassination on September 10.

Interview on Fox News

On November 5, Erika spoke with Jesse Watters about the early days of their relationship and how she supported Charlie as his career blossomed, especially with his work at Turning Point USA.

Emotional Reaction to Videos

During the interview, Jesse Watters showed Erika several video clips of Charlie. After watching one, she broke down in tears.

“It is the longest video I’ve watched of him (since he passed). Just give me a second,” she said as she bowed her head and started weeping.

Jesse gently consoled her: “Take your time.” The broadcast transitioned to black as Erika struggled to regain composure. When she returned to the interview, she appeared more settled but remained teary-eyed.

On Charlie’s Mission

Jesse asked, “Charlie was on a mission to save Western civilization. Did you know that's what you signed up for?”

“No, I did not sign up for anything. I just married the love of my life,” Erika responded.

The Day Before the Shooting

When asked about the day before the shooting, Erika recalled:

“He was at the office and we were going to meet for dinner beforehand with a dear friend of ours, who I wanted to just be with us and pray with us before the event.”

Summary

Erika Kirk's heartfelt interview reveals deep personal loss while highlighting Charlie Kirk's dedication to his mission and their close relationship.

Mint — 2025-11-06