President Trump Enlists Erika Kirk to Continue Charlie’s ‘Legacy,’ Be ‘Fearless Advocate’ for Air Force

President Donald Trump is honoring Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk.

The 79-year-old president has appointed the Turning Point USA CEO, 37, to the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors, as seen on their website.

“President Trump made the perfect choice in appointing Erika Kirk to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors,” White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales told USA Today in a statement on Tuesday, March 10.

“Charlie Kirk served proudly on the Board, inspiring not only the next generation of servicemembers, but millions around the world with his bold Christian faith, defense of the truth, and deep love of country,” Wales added.

“Erika Kirk will continue his legacy, and be a fearless advocate for the most elite airpower force in the history of the world whose warriors keep our Nation safe, strong, and free,” the statement concluded.

According to the U.S. Air Force Academy website, the board “inquires into the morale, discipline, curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, academic methods and other matters relating to the Academy which the Board decides to consider.”

Rep. August Pfluger, an Air Force officer who also serves on the board and was appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, told Fox News Digital, “I applaud President Trump for appointing Erika Kirk to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors.”

“I encouraged this appointment as Erika is the right person to fill Charlie’s place on the Board and continue his work of inspiring the next generation of service members and advancing the Academy,” he continued.

“I look forward to working alongside her to carry on Charlie’s legacy,” he said.

Charlie’s sudden death at age 31 on September 10, 2025, gained national attention after he was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University as part of his American Comeback Tour.

Erika — who shares two young children with her late husband — has spoken out numerous times following the death of the Stop, in the Name of God author.

“I want to encourage you to know and understand something that Charlie knew and understood so deeply,” she said in a speech at Fox Nation’s Patriot Awards in November. “He knew that evil wins when good people stay silent, and so for the rest of my life, I will make sure that I don’t stay silent.”