Erika Kirk speaks out after her husband, conservative activist Charlie Kirk, was fatally shot at a Utah university despite her urging him to wear a bulletproof vest.

Erika Kirk, wife of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has spoken publicly about the emotional toll of his death, recalling how she urged him to wear a bulletproof vest before his speaking engagement at a Utah university, where he was fatally shot after a year of death threats. She stayed behind due to her mother’s medical needs, unaware it would be their final meeting. Denied access to view his body, she insisted on seeing the damage done to her husband. Now grieving, she avoids their shared bedroom and struggles with daily reminders while raising their two young children. A large memorial service is planned in Glendale, Arizona, with high-profile attendees including President Donald Trump. Though known for her privacy, Erika is now honoring her husband’s legacy through advocacy, a path her friends say aligns with his values.