Article continues below advertisementErika Kirk was seen grinning from ear to ear in a Zoom meeting less than one week after her husband was shot dead last fall. Charlie Kirk's widow is facing more criticism as the leaked call has been making the rounds on social media, with some side-eyeing her for beaming with joy in the wake of his assassination. The conservative activist - who took over as CEO of Charlie's political youth organization, Turning Point USA - was practically glowing at the top of the call with employees on September 16, 2025.