"Erika Kirk, a former Miss Arizona, hosts her own podcast and appeared at events with her husband, where she discussed the role of Christian faith in their marriage and family. She has a faith-based streetwear brand and is studying for a doctorate in Biblical Studies at Liberty University. "My husband, Charlie Kirk, is a force," she said during an Arizona rally in May while introducing him as a speaker. "He is bold when the world demands silence." She had described him as "the spiritual head of the family" and the "love of her life.""
"It was not immediately clear whether Erika Kirk, 36, and their children had attended the event at Utah Valley University where Charlie Kirk was shot. One Republican lawmaker, Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma, said on X that they were there. Shortly after Charlie Kirk was shot, Erika Kirk shared a Bible verse on X. "Psalm 46:1 - God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble," she wrote. She had shared verses the two previous days and it was unclear whether the post had been scheduled. She has not said anything publicly since."
Charlie and Erika Kirk married in 2021 and have two children. Charlie Kirk often presented their marriage as an example of a loving, conservative partnership. Erika Kirk, a former Miss Arizona and Arizona State University graduate, hosts a podcast, appears at events, runs a faith-based streetwear brand, and studies for a doctorate in Biblical Studies at Liberty University. She introduced Charlie at rallies, calling him the spiritual head of the family and the love of her life. It was unclear whether Erika and their children were at the Utah Valley University event where Charlie was shot. Erika posted Psalm 46:1 on X after the shooting. The couple encouraged young conservative women to prioritize marriage and have children. They began dating in 2018.
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