Erika Kirk, the new CEO of Turning Point USA, has come under scrutiny over her handling of late husband Charlie Kirk’s death, with US commentator Nick Fuentes calling her “very fake”.
Erika Kirk, who recently took over as CEO of Turning Point USA following the assassination of her husband Charlie Kirk on September 10, is already facing criticism. Far-right commentator Nick Fuentes on Wednesday openly questioned her actions and the organisation’s handling of Charlie’s death.
“I really don’t like how (Turning Point USA) has been handling his death. It’s gratuitous,” Fuentes said during a stream on Rumble.
Fuentes added that he ‘got a really bad feeling’ about Erika and the organisation since the shooting at Utah Valley University.
“I am getting this vibe from her that she’s very fake,” he said on Saturday. Speaking about Erika’s public displays of grief, he remarked ‘something’s not right there’. “She looks like she’s over the moon. She’s happy as a clam,” he added.
Erika’s appearances after Charlie’s death have sparked debate, including her dramatic entry with fireworks at a memorial event.
“Everyone says ‘Oh everybody grieves differently.’ I don’t know how much mileage we can get out of that one,” Fuentes said. “I think they were pushing it when she filmed his dead body. I think they were pushing it when she took control of the organization 72 hours later. I think they were pushing it with the fireworks and the WWE Batista entrance when she gave the eulogy at his funeral.”