Erika Kirk blasted jokes concerning the homicide of her husband, Charlie Kirk, as “past disgusting” after Dave Chappelle poked enjoyable at his dying at a sold-out Madison Sq. Backyard present over the weekend.
Chappelle informed the New York Metropolis crowd on Friday that he’s felt “higher” ever since conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at a Turning Level USA rally final September.
“And I imply, look, ever since that man Charlie Kirk obtained murdered … and I shouldn’t say this publicly, however I really feel higher,” Chappelle stated.
“I do know I shouldn’t say that, but it surely’s only a feeling,” he continued. “I didn’t ask to really feel this fashion. I simply be driving round like, ‘Why am I in such a superb temper? Oh!”
Erika Kirk condemned “leftist podcasters, comedians, and commentators” for utilizing her late husband’s public assassination as a “punchline” in an X submit following the viral clip of Chappelle’s joke.
“To see leftist podcasters, comedians, and commentators snigger about political assassination as if it’s leisure and the destruction of a human life is a punchline, is past disgusting,” the widow and Turning Level USA CEO wrote.
“My husband, Charlie Kirk, was killed in an act of political violence, one thing our two kids and I’ll dwell with each day for the remainder of our lives,” Erika Kirk stated.
“A tradition that laughs at assassination is one in all profound ethical decay. It threatens the very basis of our nation and the ideas that maintain our democracy collectively,” she added.
“You shouldn’t have to agree with somebody’s politics to acknowledge the worth of their life. This shouldn’t be so onerous. Political violence mustn’t ever be one thing this nation tolerates, excuses, or celebrates.”
Kirk, the 31-year-old dad and founding father of Turning Level USA, was shot useless in entrance of a crowd on Sept. 10, 2025, whereas talking at an open mic occasion at Utah Valley College.
Chappelle beforehand spoke about Kirk in his December Netflix particular “The Unstoppable,” saying he was left shaken by the capturing.
“For those who speak for a residing and see Charlie Kirk get murdered that manner, I’m gonna be trustworthy, I used to be shook,” Chappelle stated on the time.
