Erika Kirk, the late husband of Charlie Kirk, has been appointed as the new CEO for Turning Point USA following Charlie's demise.
In a shocking turn of events, Erika Kirk has been named the new CEO and chair of the board for Turning Point USA, following the tragic death of the organisation's founder, Charlie Kirk, on September 10.
Kirk's passing has left a profound impact on the conservative community, and his memorial service, scheduled for this Sunday in Arizona, will feature notable figures such as President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and others. The Department of Homeland Security has designated the memorial service as a Special Event Assessment Rating Level 1 event.
The board announced Kirk's appointment on Thursday, and Erika Kirk was elected unanimously by the board. Kirk, who has two children, a son who turned 1 in May and a daughter who turned 3 in August, expressed her desire to take over in the event of Kirk's death to multiple executives.
The tragic incident has led to an ongoing investigation by the FBI, with Director Kash Patel investigating a group chat on Discord where the suspect, Tyler Robinson, allegedly sent messages admitting to shooting Charlie Kirk. Robinson, a 22-year-old individual, has been arrested and charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious body injury, obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering, and commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child.
Robinson made his first court appearance on Tuesday, and his next hearing is scheduled for September 29. Authorities are investigating a note left by Robinson, and communications between Robinson's roommate and a friend regarding the note have been confirmed but are still being verified.
Investigators' notes suggest that Robinson's relationship with his roommate, who is transitioning, and his alleged shift to more left-leaning political views may have been a factor. However, the document does not indicate their relevance or whether Kirk's remarks about those issues were a motivating factor.
The FBI is also investigating a 'number of individuals' in connection with the shooting, and there are 'a lot more' than 20 people linked to Robinson on Discord. The FBI is 'running them all down' according to Director Kash Patel.
Students at Utah Valley University, where Charlie Kirk was a prominent figure, returned to campus one week after the shooting. The memorial service will also serve as a time for the community to come together and pay their respects to a man who made a significant impact on conservative politics.
Will Steakin and Luke Barr contributed to this report.
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