Scottsdale, AZ — Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative commentator and co-founder of Turning Point USA, is survived by his wife, Erika Frantzve Kirk, and their two young children: a daughter born in 2022 and a son born in 2024.
Faith in Jesus Christ was a central pillar in Charlie and Erika’s marriage.
Both were open about their evangelical beliefs, often speaking publicly about the role of faith in their lives and work.
Erika, a former Miss Arizona USA (2012), used her platform to engage in Christian ministry and outreach.
She earned degrees in political science and international relations and obtained advanced theological education, including a doctorate in Christian leadership from Liberty University.
Erika runs several faith-centered initiatives, including the Bible in 365 Ministry, which encourages daily Bible reading, the Midweek Rise Up podcast where she shared devotionals, and a faith-based apparel brand named PROCLAIM.
Charlie, equally committed to his faith, often spoke of evangelical Christian values in his speeches.
His public ministry and political work were deeply intertwined with Christian conservatism.
The couple frequently collaborated in faith-based outreach and content, a testament to their shared spiritual convictions.
Earlier on the day of the shooting, Erika posted Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” — on social media, a poignant reflection of her faith in a moment of crisis.
The news of Charlie Kirk’s death has prompted an outpouring of grief and condolences from across the political and faith communities.
In a statement, President Donald Trump mourned the passing, saying, “No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie.”
As the world processes the tragedy, Erika Frantzve’s central role as a mother, wife, and public person of faith stands as a shared legacy.
Their relationship was anchored by a robust Christian worldview that shaped their personal and public lives up until Charlie’s untimely death.
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