Ten days after Charlie Kirk’s death, a 70,000-person memorial in Glendale sparked debate over his widow’s dramatic entrance and public demeanor.

Ten days after Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting at a rally, a memorial in Glendale, Arizona, drew about 70,000 attendees. His widow, Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point, drew criticism for a pyrotechnic-laden entrance, seen by some as overly dramatic. Her public appearances since have sparked debate, with critics questioning her motives and mocking her image and a slip where she said “grift” instead of “grit.” Online reactions remain divided, with memes reflecting both sympathy and skepticism over her role in the aftermath.