US President Donald Trump recently appointed Charlie Kirk's widow, the chief executive of Turning Point USA (TPUSA),Erika Kirk, to the US Air Force Academy's Board of Visitors.

Following the news of the appointment,Candace Owens, conservative commentator and media personality who is recently known as Erika's critic, has mocked the appointment, calling it 'perfectly normal'. Netizens also reacted to the news, as some reports indicate that the 37-year-old CEO was appointed to continue her husband's 'legacy' and that she was'quietly' added to the board.

President Trump appointed Erika to continue her late husband's legacy, who was tapped by the president in March 2025 to be part of theUS Air Force Academy's Board of Visitors.

As of Tuesday, 10 March, Erika was listed on the website as an appointee of the President,USA TODAYreported. Some reports tagged her appointment as 'quietly' made as it appears that it occurred over the weekend.

Erika was among the six appointees directly selected by the president to sit on the 16-person advisory board. Among the 16 board members are Republican and Democratic lawmakers from states such as Alabama, Colorado, and North Dakota, as well as retired Air Force Col. Doug 'Stoli' Nikolai.

White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales confirmed the TPUSA CEO's appointment. She said in a statement toUSA TODAY: 'President Trump made the perfect choice in appointing Erika Kirk to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors.'

In another statement reported by theIndependent, Wales said that Erika will continue Charlie's legacy, who proudly served on the board, and who inspired 'not only the next generation of servicemembers, but millions around the world with his bold Christian faith, defense of the truth, and deep love of country'.

'Erika Kirk will continue his legacy, and be a fearless advocate for the most elite airpower force in the history of the world whose warriors keep our Nation safe, strong, and free,' Wales added.

Following the news of Erika's appointment, Owens, who has repeatedly and continues to target Charlie's widow, wasted no time inmocking the announcement.

On her X post, Candace Owens called the addition of the TPUSA CEO to the board 'perfectly normal', sarcastically saying people do not have the right to question Erika's qualifications for the position because she is grieving.

Source: International Business Times UK