During a poignant town hall discussion on CBS hosted by Bari Weiss, Erika Kirk courageously addressed the pressing issues of political violence and the surge in antisemitism. The event, which aired on Saturday night, provided a platform for heartfelt exchanges and urgent dialogue.

Erika, the widow of the late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, faced a particularly emotional moment when she was approached by Bob Milgrim. Milgrim, whose daughter Sarah was tragically killed alongside her boyfriend Yaron Lischinsky outside the Washington DC Jewish Museum, posed a critical question to Kirk. He inquired whether she would denounce antisemitism on the political right, including the disturbing trend of Holocaust denial.

With visible emotion, Erika responded, “Yes, sir, first of all, I’m so sorry,” her voice breaking as she connected with Milgrim over their shared grief. “You and I are a part of a very small club. Painful. It sucks, doesn’t it?” she added, acknowledging the profound and personal nature of their losses.

Erika went on to honor her late husband, who tragically lost his life earlier this year during a college speaking engagement. She recalled his unwavering stance against antisemitism, quoting him: “Jew hate is brain rot.” Her words underscored the importance of confronting hatred with open conversation and a willingness to engage in difficult dialogues, a belief Charlie held dear.

In a world where division and hatred often seem to gain ground, Erika’s message was clear: the path to combating evil lies in fostering understanding and maintaining an unyielding commitment to dialogue, much like Charlie Kirk exemplified during his lifetime.

She later was  introduced to Hunter Kozak, a Utah Valley University student who was the last person to speak with the conservative influencer before he was shot and killed by alleged gunman Tyler Robinson.

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Kozak praised Erika Kirk’s calls for unity but pressed her on political rhetoric, asking her whether she would “condemn” statements by  Donald Trump calling for Democratic politicians to be hung.

“I will never agree with political violence,” Kirk responded. “My husband is a victim of it. I’m a victim of it.”

The tearful widow and Turning Point USA CEO urged “parents to step up,” and limit their children’s screen time to shield them from harmful rhetoric and conspiracy theories.

“Do you want your kid to be a thought leader, or an assassin?” she posed to viewers.