Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, was seen in public for the first time since her husband’s assassination. She stepped off Air Force Two in Phoenix alongside Usha Vance, wife of Vice President J.D. Vance, dressed in black and wearing dark sunglasses. Vance helped transport the casket from Utah to Arizona.
The atmosphere was one of deep grief. Erika clutched a rosary as she descended from the plane, visibly emotional. Supporters reacted on social media, sharing the image and posting messages like “this breaks my heart.”
Charlie Kirk leaves behind Erika and their two young children — a daughter turning three in August and a one-year-old son. The scene marked the beginning of Kirk’s return home, as funeral services are prepared in Arizona. While Erika has yet to speak publicly about the events, her silent appearance made clear the emotional weight of this tragedy on her and her family.