Erika Kirk, widow of slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, is scheduled to address the nation at 8:15 PM EST tonight, according to an announcement made via social media. The address by Mrs. Kirk, streamed live on Turning Point USA and Charlie Kirk's social media platforms, comes as prosecutors in Utah are pursuing the death penalty against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of Kirk's assassination on September 12th, 2025, at Utah Valley University. Utah Governor Spencer Cox confirmed the pursuit of capital punishment within the past 29 minutes. Robinson is alleged to have held antifascist sentiments, reportedly supported by bullet engravings found at the scene, according to previous FBI and Utah Governor statements. Robinson also reportedly told his father he would prefer suicide over surrender. In parallel, the Rhode Island chapter of Turning Point USA is holding a vigil for Charlie Kirk at the Rhode Island State House. Kash Patel posted a tribute on X, stating, "Rest now, brother. We have the watch. And I'll see you at Valhalla." Federal law enforcement sources had previously stated Robinson admitted to his father that he was the individual in photos released by authorities. Discord has confirmed Robinson did not use their platform in connection with the murder plot. Earlier reports also noted that Robinson's father's alleged affiliation with the Washington County Sheriff's Office had been officially denied. Reports emerging within the past hour suggest ongoing debate and misinformation surrounding Robinson's motives, with sources cited by X user SollenbergerRC claiming Utah officials and police interviews with Robinson's family indicate he "hated Charlie Kirk because Kirk wasn't conservative enough" and "reportedly admired Nick Fuentes." This information has not been officially confirmed. Amidst these conflicting reports, a coordinated misinformation campaign persists, aiming to falsely associate Robinson with the far-right, including the sharing of a doctored image of Robinson wearing a Trump shirt by a large X account. Security experts are questioning the adequacy of the threat assessment for Kirk's event at Utah Valley University, where the attack occurred in an open-air setting in front of thousands of attendees. Additionally, reports suggest extremists are leveraging Kirk's death to radicalize others. Unrelated to the assassination, Congressman Luna revealed military surveillance video during a UAP hearing depicting a UAP splitting a Hellfire missile in mid-air. In separate news, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is reportedly involved in a sex scandal involving a married influencer.
