Erika Kirk stated that she forgives her husband's killer, because "that's what Charlie would have done," while Donald Trump called the activist a national hero.

During an event commemorating the conservative activist, Erika Kirk spoke about her husband, Charlie, highlighting his desire to help young people, even those who took his life. With tears in her eyes, she offered a message of forgiveness, inspired by biblical teachings, stating that the answer to hate is love. Erika encouraged Christians to become leaders and to respond to faith, mentioning the impact of her husband's death on society. Her gesture of forgiveness was appreciated by Donald Trump, who emphasized the continuation of Charlie Kirk's legacy within the MAGA movement.