Illustration: HuffPost; Photos: GettyA week after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Turning Point USA’s chief operating officer made a prediction. “Republicans hope Erika Kirk can bring more young women into the party,” NBC News ran weeks later. They featured interviews with young conservative women and Republican strategists ― many of them suggesting Turning Point could use Erika Kirk as a conduit to reach Gen Z women. Turning Point USA didn’t respond when asked if it had seen more interest from young women since Erika Kirk took over. Pool via Getty Images“What I don’t want to have happen is women, young women, in the city look to the government as a solution,” she said.

Source: Huffington Post December 20, 2025 11:04 UTC