Only 7 months ago, Erika Kirk’s beloved husband, Charlie Kirk, was shot in the neck and killed by an assassin who reportedly shot him from a rooftop overlooking the stage where Charlie was speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Tonight, Erika Kirk, who assumed the role of CEO of Turning Point USA following the murder of her husband, was attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. When several shots rang out from outside the main dining room, guests were seen rushing to take cover under the tables. Erika Kirk, who was seated at the Fox News table, was reportedly especially shaken as she took cover under the table.

Shining bright tonight! ✨ So wonderful to have the incredible@MrsErikaKirkand@LawrenceBJones3this evening ❤️🤩

Fox News VIP cocktail party WHCDpic.twitter.com/hKtneHZfc2

— Fox News (@FoxNews)April 25, 2026

Videos are now circulating that show a visibly shaken Erika Kirk sobbing. Erika could be heard crying and telling the young men walking with her, “I just want to go home!” Erika has suffered so much tragedy this year; it’s no wonder she just wanted to get out of that room as soon as the guests were cleared to leave.

Erika Kirk leaving the scenepic.twitter.com/233GskgBcL

— ELIZABETH LANE (@imelizabethlane)April 26, 2026

Another video shows Erika leaving the venue in tears.

Erika Kirk leaving the scenepic.twitter.com/233GskgBcL

Source: The Gateway Pundit