Erika Kirk Shares Emotional Account of Seeing Charlie in Hospital
In her first television interview since her husband Charlie Kirk's assassination, Erika Kirk opened up about the moment she saw him lying in the hospital after he was shot.
Erika Kirk spoke exclusively on Jesse Watters Primetime Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET, describing the heartbreaking scene following Charlie's murder in September.
"He had this smirk on his face. That smirk to me is that look of 'you thought you could stop what I've built. You thought you could end this vision, this movement, this revival, you thought you could do that by murdering me. You got my body, you didn't get my soul,'" Erika Kirk told Jesse Watters nearly two months after the tragedy.
The interview also covered how Erika is coping with life after Charlie's death. She addressed topics including the Jimmy Kimmel controversy, the defense's request to exclude cameras from the courtroom, and questions her daughter has asked about her father.
Interview Details
- Program: Jesse Watters Primetime
- Date and Time: Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
- Channel: Fox News
Erika Kirk's Reflections
Erika highlighted the resilience symbolized by Charlie's smirk, interpreting it as his unwavering spirit despite the attack against him.
"You got my body, you didn't get my soul," she quoted him as if conveying his defiance even in death.
Context Around the Tragedy
The interview also touched on the public and legal aftermath, including debates about courtroom cameras and social conversations sparked by the event.
Erika Kirk's heartfelt revelations offer insight into her personal loss as well as the wider impact on her family and the movement Charlie built.
Author's summary: Erika Kirk emotionally recounts the moment she saw her husband Charlie in the hospital after his assassination, highlighting his enduring spirit and the challenges she faces moving forward.