Read the Beforeitsnews.com story here. Advertise at Before It's News here.
Profile image
Story Views
Now:
Last hour:
Last 24 hours:
Total:

Is Erika Kirk Credible?

% of readers think this story is Fact. Add your two cents.


erika-memorial.jpg
When the thumb covers the two middle fingers, this is a sign of Baphomet. 

I asked Grok 4:

Can you examine Erika Kirk past and summarize 
the questions being raised about her credibility?


by Grok 4
(henrymakow.com)

Erika Kirk (née Frantzve), born around 1990, grew up in a devout Catholic family in Arizona, where she was known as a tomboyish young woman active in her community. She gained early public attention by winning the Miss Arizona USA pageant in 2012, which led to local media coverage praising her philanthropy and poise, though she did not advance far in the national Miss USA competition. 

Prior to her marriage, Kirk pursued a varied career: she worked as a model and casting director for TV networks, appeared briefly on Bravo’s Summer House in 2019 as a conservative Christian rejecting romantic advances, and served as a real estate agent with Corcoran in New York. 

She later shifted toward faith-based ventures, earning a master’s degree from Christian Liberty University, launching the Christian streetwear brand Proclaim in 2018 (featuring items like apparel and baby blankets), and hosting the podcast Midweek Rise Up, where she discussed traditional gender roles and Christian values.

In 2018, she met Charlie Kirk, the founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA (TPUSA), during what he later called a “meet-cute” dinner that he initially mistook for a job interview. 

They married in 2021 in a ceremony sponsored by TPUSA, and she became an active supporter of his work, speaking at rallies and emphasizing women’s roles as homemakers and mothers. The couple had two young children. 

Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination on September 10, 2025, Erika assumed leadership as TPUSA’s CEO and board chair, vowing to expand the organization’s influence among young conservatives, particularly women. 

She has positioned herself as a voice against feminism, aligning with figures like Candace Owens.

forgiveness-kirk.jpg

(Forgives Donald for complicity in husband’s assassination?)

Questions Raised About Her Credibility

Since Charlie Kirk’s death, Erika Kirk has faced a surge of online scrutiny and conspiracy theories, amplified on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter). These largely stem from the high-profile nature of the tragedy and her rapid ascent to prominence, but many lack substantiation from credible sources. 

Key questions include: Authenticity of Her Grief and the Assassination Event: Numerous critics have questioned whether Kirk’s public displays of mourning–such as her emotional speeches forgiving the “evil doers” responsible and her dramatic entrance at the memorial (likened by some to a WWE wrestler’s)–appear genuine or staged. 

Observers have pointed to her composed demeanor just 48 hours after the shooting, use of rally-like rhetoric (e.g., “you have no idea what you’ve unleashed”), and off-camera smiles as evidence of performance rather than raw sorrow, with some alleging the entire event is a “hoax” or “crisis actor” scenario planned with ties to her mother’s alleged Department of Homeland Security connections. 

While grief manifests differently (and traumatic loss can involve pressure from political allies), these claims have fueled FBI investigations into related conspiracy theories. 

No evidence supports staging, and her responses align with her evangelical background emphasizing forgiveness.

Allegations Tied to Her Past Charity Work

Resurfaced rumors accuse Kirk’s pre-marriage nonprofit, Every Day Heroes Like You (which ran the “Romanian Angels” program aiding orphaned children in Constanta, Romania), of involvement in child trafficking, including claims of missing children and expulsion from Romania in 2011. 

These stem from broader concerns about evangelical ministries in Romania (e.g., towns like Tandarei), but investigations by outlets like Hindustan Times found no formal charges, official records, or probes by authorities such as the U.S. State Department or Romanian officials–labeling the claims as unverified social media speculation. 

The program was positively noted in a 2024 Arizona Foothills article for holiday initiatives.
Perceived Grifting and Financial Motives

 Critics have accused Kirk of exploiting the tragedy for profit, citing a GiveSendGo fundraiser that quickly raised over $4.7 million despite her reported $12 million net worth, portraying her as a “grifter” continuing her husband’s “false profits” brand. 

This ties into broader skepticism of conservative fundraising tactics, though the campaign is framed as supporting TPUSA’s mission and family needs.

Her shift from modelling/casting to political leadership has also drawn side-eye, with some viewing her as an opportunist blending personal loss with political ambition. 

Overall, these questions reflect polarized online discourse amid a fast-moving tragedy, blending genuine skepticism with unsubstantiated conspiracies. Credible reporting portrays Kirk as a committed conservative figure, but the lack of transparency around the assassination has amplified doubts.
 


Source: https://henrymakow.com/2025/09/is-erika-kirk-credible.html



Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world.

Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.

"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.

Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world. Anyone can join. Anyone can contribute. Anyone can become informed about their world. "United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.


LION'S MANE PRODUCT


Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules


Mushrooms are having a moment. One fabulous fungus in particular, lion’s mane, may help improve memory, depression and anxiety symptoms. They are also an excellent source of nutrients that show promise as a therapy for dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. If you’re living with anxiety or depression, you may be curious about all the therapy options out there — including the natural ones.Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend has been formulated to utilize the potency of Lion’s mane but also include the benefits of four other Highly Beneficial Mushrooms. Synergistically, they work together to Build your health through improving cognitive function and immunity regardless of your age. Our Nootropic not only improves your Cognitive Function and Activates your Immune System, but it benefits growth of Essential Gut Flora, further enhancing your Vitality.



Our Formula includes: Lion’s Mane Mushrooms which Increase Brain Power through nerve growth, lessen anxiety, reduce depression, and improve concentration. Its an excellent adaptogen, promotes sleep and improves immunity. Shiitake Mushrooms which Fight cancer cells and infectious disease, boost the immune system, promotes brain function, and serves as a source of B vitamins. Maitake Mushrooms which regulate blood sugar levels of diabetics, reduce hypertension and boosts the immune system. Reishi Mushrooms which Fight inflammation, liver disease, fatigue, tumor growth and cancer. They Improve skin disorders and soothes digestive problems, stomach ulcers and leaky gut syndrome. Chaga Mushrooms which have anti-aging effects, boost immune function, improve stamina and athletic performance, even act as a natural aphrodisiac, fighting diabetes and improving liver function. Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules Today. Be 100% Satisfied or Receive a Full Money Back Guarantee. Order Yours Today by Following This Link.


Report abuse

Comments

Your Comments
Question   Razz  Sad   Evil  Exclaim  Smile  Redface  Biggrin  Surprised  Eek   Confused   Cool  LOL   Mad   Twisted  Rolleyes   Wink  Idea  Arrow  Neutral  Cry   Mr. Green

Total 3 comments
  • US Marine Fighting Tyranny

    Dear CIA:

    Congratulation on one of your finest pieces of fiction ever.

    Stupid gullible Americans seem to be buying your bullcrap propaganda about Kirk being some kind of “hero”, when we know for a fact, he was just a treasonous low-life sell-out that took MILLIONS UPON MILLIONS UPON MILLIONS of Israel Bribe-Dollars, and then suddenly decided to turn on his JEEEWWW masters. (For reasons still being kept secret)

    Although the Alt. News tries to portray Kirk’s turn-around as an act of conscience, we know that’s pure excrement as well.

    Amazing how stupid Americans are,… “WW2 – Pearl Harbor**”, Gulf Of Tonkin Incident”, “USS Liberty”, “Moon Landing”, “Watergate”, “Oklahoma City”, “9/11″ (just name a few of the bigger ones), and now “Charlie Kirk”…. Stupid gullible people are lapping it up like a dog licking up it’s own vomit,… amazing,… just amazing how dumb some people are.

    **NOTE: Yes,.. I know CIA was just “OSS” back then and only had a minor role in the staging of Pearl Harbor (Wild Bill Did Have A Little Part In It), just as Tonkin was mostly a DOD Op, and the Liberty was a joint CIA/Mossad Op where you actually sacrificed your own men and assets,… WOW!

    Bravo CIA,…. You guys really outdid yourselves on this one!

    JD – US Marine: Although Netanyahu Ordered The Kirk Hit,… It Appears The CIA Was Given All Operation Aspects, Including The “Wet-Op”, Cover Story, Funeral Event, And All Related Propaganda Duties.

  • SnakeEyes40

    Are YOU credible???

  • HTLIII

    No.AndneitheristhedudeintheorangeDonaldTrumpmask.’Man-Tan’doesnotwearofffromrubbermasks.$3.00Kirkisrestingupafterplasticsurgery,says$5.00.

MOST RECENT
Load more ...

SignUp

Login