Erika Kirk has suddenly been pushed into the public eye following the assassination of her late husband, Charlie Kirk. She has appeared on multiple programs, spoken at events, and embarked on a posthumous book tour. However, her sudden popularity has also sparked some new rumors.
Mere weeks after Charlie’s death, Erika was criticized for sharing a long hug with JD Vance, while speculations surfaced about the nature of their relationship. And now, a new rumor says that Erika Kirk is not so close to the family of her late husband. Observers speculate that there are some tell-tale signs that indicate the alleged rift between Kirk and her in-laws.
On December 10, Erika Kirk sat down for an interview with Fox and Friends. During the program, she was asked how Charlie’s parents are dealing with the loss of their son. Her response was very vague to say the least, as her ultimate statement was “everyone’s hanging in there.” While MAGA loyalists believe she was just trying to protect the privacy of Kathryn and Robert Kirk, some social media users had a different theory.
🚨JUST IN: Erika Kirk reveals that her mother LOVED Charlie and they joked, saying he was her “Favorite Child.” ❤️
“I would say Charlie was her favorite child. What made our sabbath dinners so special was that they weren’t about religious protocol. My mom is battling a rare… pic.twitter.com/xWYle8uWpE
— The Patriot Oasis™ (@ThePatriotOasis) December 9, 2025
“If his parents want to remain private, then say that. Don’t just answer the question and deflect. This is so shady,” one X (formerly Twitter) user said at that time. “She totally avoided the question on how Charlie’s parents [are] doing. This is so bizarre to me that she never discusses them,” added another.
The rumors gained traction after an awkward public appearance with Charlie’s parents. A video from September 2025 resurfaced on social media, which showed Kathryn and Robert attending a posthumous Medal of Honor ceremony for their son. However, there was a visible physical and emotional distance between Erika and her in-laws. To everyone’s surprise, Charlie’s parents didn’t even applaud when Erika took the mic to speak about her late husband.
1st time Charlie Kirks parents came out infront of cameras since his death and they totally ignored Erika and gave her dirty looks
They must not like her
Where are Charlie’s Kirk kids during the metal of freedom ceremony?
They should have received the metal being its their father pic.twitter.com/8bi16omgGt
— Juli ࿐🌹 (@Dawson4Juli) October 18, 2025
While it’s difficult to conclude what is actually going on, given it’s a grieving period for Charlie’s parents, Erika’s inability to include them in conversation about the late podcaster is a telltale sign. “I often think about Charlie’s parents. They must be the most devastated from this tragedy,” one X (formerly Twitter) user noted.
Meanwhile, Erika Kirk herself has been facing a lot of criticism ever since she pushed herself into the limelight. Many have accused her of trying to gain some publicity out of her husband’s death.
