Charlie Kirk's Wife Erika Shares Intimate Casket Footage, Kisses His Hands

Charlie Kirk's wife, Erika Kirk, is mourning the loss of her husband, who was shot and killed in Orem, Utah, with an emotional post on Instagram.

In the carousel of pictures, Erika, 36, can be seen lovingly embracing her children alongside Charlie, who was smiling while looking directly into the camera.

Also in the slew of pictures, Erika shared an intimate video of her leaning over Charlie's casket while gently touching and kissing his hands.

In the clip, which has now garnered over 3 million likes, Erika can be heard saying repeatedly, "I love you" and "God bless you."

Erika also wrote a lengthy caption for the post, calling the world "evil," but vowing to rely on her faith to get her through the challenging time.

Erika also added a pointed message, writing, "They have no idea what they just ignited within this wife. If they thought my husband's mission was big now, you have no idea."

She continued, "All of you. Will never. Ever. Forget my husband. I'll make sure of it."

According to E! News, the pair were married in 2021 before welcoming their first child in August 2022. They had a son in May 2024 and have since shared glimpses of their family life on social media.

Erika recently posted about the thrills of motherhood on social media, writing, "Everyday with them I get to relive the firsts I didn’t even know I’d lost from my own childhood. It’s the purest kind of full circle. They are my reason to breathe slower, pray deeper, and love more intentionally."

President Donald Trump also broke his silence on Charlie's death, calling the right-wing activist "great and even legendary."

“No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie,” the politician added. “He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”

Former President Barack Obama shared a similar message on his X account, calling Charlie's killing "despicable," later saying it has "no place in our democracy."

"Michelle and I will be praying for Charlie’s family tonight, especially his wife Erika and their two young children," he finished.

According to a previous report from The Blast, Charlie was shot during a speaking event on the campus of Utah Valley University.

Graphic videos circulating on social media show the horrifying moment when Charlie was hit with a bullet mid-sentence, sending everyone around him into a frenzy.

A university official explained that the shooter was positioned atop a nearby building, approximately 200 yards from where Charlie was speaking. He was "2o minutes into his presentation" before he was shot.

Charlie built a massive online following on Instagram and YouTube, often posting clips of himself debating with people about pressing topics, including LGBTQ+ rights, women's issues, and marriage.

A witness explained how surprised they were to learn that Charlie's event on UVU's campus had hardly any security presence. "I was expecting when I got here that I'd have to pass through some kind of security, but that just wasn't a thing," Tyler McGettigan said. "No one checked the barcode or the QR code. There was no checkpoint to get in. It was literally anyone could walk in if they wanted."

The production team behind Charlie's popular radio show and podcast also posted an emotional tribute online. In the clip posted to X, Charlie's chair is left empty; however, the show's executive producer began the show with a special message.

“We wanted so badly to do this show for all of you today,” Andrew Kolvet said. “Here we are because Charlie would want us to be here. He would be upset if we weren’t here. And of course, we have left his chair open and empty because no one will ever fill it, nobody could ever hope to.”