Erika Kirk dons black hat as she hits back at Candace Owens on The Charlie Kirk Show

Charlie Kirk's widow Erika Kirk has been criticized for wearing all black clothes and a black hat during the latest episode of The Charlie Kirk Show.

Speaking on her show, Erika condemned Candace Owens for accusing her of murdering her own husband.

"I have comedians dressing up in whiteface, I have people saying I’m not fit to be CEO, and I have Candace Owens claiming I murdered my husband," she said.

She added, “Our country has become unrecognizable. These people have perverted the truth to the point that they motivated the murder of my husband.” 

Meanwhile, Kirk's opponents on social media mocked her for adopting a dramatic tone while calling out her critics.

Commenting on her outfit, a user said, "She’s dressed all in black as an authoritarian intimidation tactic." 

Another said, "Once again, Erika Kirk can’t read a room. Dressed in black is an intimidation tactic."

Defending Candace Owens, one user wrote, "Explicit 'murder' accusation from Candace? No. Strong implications of deeper involvement by Erika/TPUSA? Yes, repeatedly."

 US conservative activist Charlie Kirk, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead in September 2025. 

Kirk and the group he co-founded, Turning Point USA, the largest conservative youth organization in the country, played a key role in driving young voter support for Trump in November.

After winning his second presidential term, Trump credited Kirk for mobilizing younger voters and voters of color in support of his campaign.

Kirk had 5.3 million followers on X and hosted a popular podcast and radio program, "The Charlie Kirk Show." 

He was part of an ecosystem of pro-Trump conservative influencers, including Jack Posobiec, Laura Loomer, Candace Owens and others, who helped to amplify the president's agenda. 

Kirk frequently attacked mainstream media and engaged in culture-war issues around race, gender and immigration, often in a provocative style.