Erika Kirk: "I forgive Charlie's Killer"

Erika Kirk, widow of assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk, delivered a poignant message of forgiveness and revival during a massive memorial service at State Farm Stadium on Sunday, attended by tens of thousands.

Speaking through tears, Erika Kirk forgave 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, the man accused of shooting her husband in the neck during a debate at Utah Valley University last week.

"That man, that young man … I forgive him," she said, as the crowd erupted in applause.

"I forgive him because it was what Christ did and is what Charlie would do. The answer to hate is not hate. The answer we know from the gospel is love and always love."

Prosecutors have charged Robinson with murder, alleging he admitted to the act in a text message to his roommate, stating, "I had enough of his hatred."

Erika Kirk, 36 and mother to two young children, described the harrowing moment she saw her husband's body at a Utah hospital, noting a faint smile that suggested he did not suffer.

Her remarks starkly contrasted with those of Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump, who framed the tragedy in terms of ongoing evil. Vance warned against ignoring "evil" for a "fake kumbaya moment," while Trump admitted, "I hate my opponents and I don't want the best for them", adding, "I know Charlie is probably unhappy with that"...

Erika, however, focused on love and family, urging the audience to embrace prayer, read the Bible, and attend church regularly. She highlighted the "revival" sparked by her husband's death, noting, "We didn't see violence, we didn't see riots. We saw people open a Bible for the first time in a decade."

She also emphasized her late husband's dedication to reviving the American family, encouraging men to lead as spiritual heads, loving and protecting their wives and children. "Your wife is not your servant, your employee, or your slave. She is your helper," she said, advocating for unity in marriage for God's glory.