Erika Kirk Condemns Jokes About Husband Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has criticised comedians and online commentators for making jokes about her husband’s assassination.

Her reaction followed a controversial performance by comedian Dave Chappelle, who reportedly joked about the killing during a show at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

In a statement shared on X, Erika, who serves as CEO of Turning Point USA, described the jokes as “beyond disgusting”. She also expressed concern about what she called the growing moral decline in American society.

“To see leftist podcasters, comedians, and commentators laugh about political assassination as though it’s entertainment and the destruction of a human life is a punchline, is beyond disgusting,” she wrote.

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She added that her husband’s death had left a lasting impact on her and their two children.

“My husband, Charlie Kirk, was killed in an act of political violence, something our two children and I will live with every day for the rest of our lives,” she stated.

Dave Chappelle’s performance sparks criticism

Although Erika did not mention Chappelle by name in her post, her comments followed his performance at Madison Square Garden.

Videos recorded by audience members reportedly captured the comedian making jokes about Charlie Kirk’s killing, prompting uncomfortable reactions from some people in attendance.

Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, during an outdoor speaking engagement at Utah Valley University in the United States.

Authorities identified former student Tyler Robinson as the alleged gunman.

Podcast hosts apologise over assassination joke

Erika Kirk’s criticism also followed an apology from Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan, hosts of the I’ve Had Itpodcast.

The hosts faced backlash after laughing on air at a social media joke referencing the assassination. They later issued a public apology.

In her statement, Erika urged Americans to separate political disagreements from respect for human life.

“You do not have to agree with someone’s politics to recognize the value of their life,” she said.

She added that political violence should never be tolerated, excused or celebrated in the United States.