Comedian Druski has come under fire over a viral skit in which he appeared to cosplay as Erika Kirk, the wife of late right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.
Social media users claimed the skit went “too far,” with many criticizing him for seemingly mocking a grieving widow.
The post has since garnered millions of views across platforms, though Erika Kirk has yet to respond.
The Comedian Was Slammed For ‘Going Too Far’ With The Erika Kirk Skit
Druski, whose real name is Drew Desbordes, has made headlines for months with his viral skits in which he portrays different individuals.
His latest skit, titled “How Conservative Women in America Act,” in which he chose to mimic Erika Kirk, has sparked more backlash than praise since it surfaced on social media.
“This is too far, man,” a user said of Druski’s skit. “You were completely disrespectful during NFL Honors & now you’re making fun of Erika Kirk, whose husband was brutally assassinated. This ain’t it.”
“This is too far, though. Beyond the blatant racism, you’re mocking a widow who had her husband assassinated in front of the world,” another commented.
Users also slammed the skit as racist and disgusting, and noted how it would typically not be acceptable in reverse.
“If blackface is unforgivable racism, i think whiteface should also be unforgivable racism,” the user noted.
One more wrote, “This is just disgusting,” while another commented, “This sh-t is weird. Not even funny.”
How Druski Dressed In The Viral Skit
In the skit, Druski donned a white suit with matching trousers, layered over a black top that complemented the flats on his feet. He finished the look with a cross chain across his neck.
The outfit closely mirrored what Erika wore at the memorial for her late husband, right down to the cross.
What truly stood out, however, was Druski’s full transformation. He painted his skin to match Erika’s complexion, wore a blue contact lens to replicate her eye color, and added shoulder-length blonde hair to further imitate the TPUSA CEO.
The Comedian Also Mimicked Erika Kirk’s Body Language And Speech
Kicking off the skit, Druski made a dramatic entrance by striding slowly onto the stage as pyrotechnics flared around him and music blared in the background. Moments later, he broke into dance while waving enthusiastically to an imaginary crowd.
The next scene cuts to Druski standing at a podium, fielding questions about the Iran war while imitating Karoline Leavitt. A similar segment also showed him acting overly emotional as the national anthem played in the background.
In another sequence, the comedian was seen driving his car while singing along to music. He was later seen in the same attire performing yoga exercises in a gym alongside other women.
Elsewhere, Druski took aim at Erika, mimicking her body language from a December CBS News town hall, particularly the intense stare that had drawn criticism from viewers.
“I serve a righteous God, and that is why we say our prayers. We are all his children, and when I say children, I mean the holy blessed Trinity, which is why I hold the Bible,” Druski could be seen saying in the video as he trolled the mother of two.
One more scene featured Druski reenacting remarks made by Erika during a recent outing in Arkansas, which had drawn backlash over her “young white male” comments.
“We have to protect all men in America, especially the white men in America. Those are the ones we care about. Yes, because they are the ones who matter most.”
The TPUSA CEO Has Yet To Respond To The Skit
In the meantime, Erika has yet to comment on the satirical post, and she has mostly taken a stance of silence amid criticism from different corners since she took over her husband’s mantle.
In a previous post on TPUSA social media accounts, she addressed why she stepped into her late husband’s shoes rather than opting to be a stay-at-home mom.
“I am honoring what the lord has put in front of me, and I’m also honoring my husband’s request. And now I have to be the sole provider for my children,” she said.
Erika Kirk Says Her New Role Is Not A ‘Business Card Opportunity’
Erika also slammed comments that claim she was in it for the money and fame, a narrative that has been pushed by both netizens and high-profile podcasters like Candace Owens.
“This is not a business card opportunity. There is something very Biblical in a woman honoring her husband and stepping up and standing in,” the TPUSA CEO shared.
Lately, Erika has taken her feud with Owens and other right-wing critics to a legal level by issuing cease-and-desist letters, demanding that they take down defamatory posts about her and her organization.
The widow noted that she does not “desire litigation” but that the “damage and harassment” needs to stop.