Who will take on the media torch after the death of Charlie Kirk?
15 september 2025 в 19:13
Charlie Kirk was best known as the late founder of Turning Point USA, but he also created a media platform with a large number of subscribers. Also recognized for his podcast «The Charlie Kirk Show», - Kirk’s fans — who was fatally shot at Dixie Valley University on September 10, 2025 — are wondering who will take on the torch of his show. Vice President Jay Dee Vance, who was a close friend of Kirk, will be a guest host in one of the podcast episodes.
Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old resident of Utah, was named the prime suspect in Kirk’s murder. His father turned him in to authorities.
Several celebrities, including Donald Trump, expressed their condolences to Kirk in their public statements. People from both political sides called for change and sent their thoughts and prayers to his family.
The President wrote through Truth Social: «The Great and even Legendary Charlie Kirk has passed away. No one understood or had the heart of the youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now he is no longer with us. Melania and my condolences go to his beautiful wife Erika and family. Charlie, we love you!»
Find out below what we already know about Kirk’s platform’s future.
Episodes of «The Charlie Kirk Show» are available to watch on Rumble, Real America’s Voice, and Salem News Channel.
Not required, but the Vice President took it upon himself to honor Kirk’s memory by serving as a guest host in the episode on September 15, 2025, at 12:00 Eastern Time, Vance confirmed through X.
«Tomorrow I will have the honor of hosting 'The Charlie Kirk Show'», - Vance wrote on Twitter. «Join me as I pay tribute to my friend».
At the time of publication, there was no official information on who might continue «The Charlie Kirk Show» after his death. His wife, Erika Kirk, promised to continue his legacy with Turning Point USA, although it is unclear if she will provide updates on the podcast.
«To everyone listening tonight across America, the movement my husband built will not die», - she promised after her husband’s death. «It will not happen, I refuse to let it happen… No one will ever forget my husband’s name, and I will make sure of that».
Vance opened up about his friendship with Kirk in a tweet after news of his shooting became known.
«Charlie was one of the first people I called when I considered running for Senate in early 2021», - Vance wrote. «It intrigued me, but I was skeptical about the path. We discussed everything, from strategy to fundraising to the foundations of the movement he knew so well. He introduced me to some people who led my campaign, as well as Donald Trump Jr. Like his father, he is underestimated. He is extremely smart and very much on our wavelength. Don took my call because Charlie asked him to».
The Vice President also noted: «When I became a candidate for Vice President — which Charlie supported both publicly and privately — Charlie was with me»
Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old resident of Utah, was named the prime suspect in Kirk’s murder. His father turned him in to authorities.
Several celebrities, including Donald Trump, expressed their condolences to Kirk in their public statements. People from both political sides called for change and sent their thoughts and prayers to his family.
The President wrote through Truth Social: «The Great and even Legendary Charlie Kirk has passed away. No one understood or had the heart of the youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now he is no longer with us. Melania and my condolences go to his beautiful wife Erika and family. Charlie, we love you!»
Find out below what we already know about Kirk’s platform’s future.
Episodes of «The Charlie Kirk Show» are available to watch on Rumble, Real America’s Voice, and Salem News Channel.
Not required, but the Vice President took it upon himself to honor Kirk’s memory by serving as a guest host in the episode on September 15, 2025, at 12:00 Eastern Time, Vance confirmed through X.
«Tomorrow I will have the honor of hosting 'The Charlie Kirk Show'», - Vance wrote on Twitter. «Join me as I pay tribute to my friend».
At the time of publication, there was no official information on who might continue «The Charlie Kirk Show» after his death. His wife, Erika Kirk, promised to continue his legacy with Turning Point USA, although it is unclear if she will provide updates on the podcast.
«To everyone listening tonight across America, the movement my husband built will not die», - she promised after her husband’s death. «It will not happen, I refuse to let it happen… No one will ever forget my husband’s name, and I will make sure of that».
Vance opened up about his friendship with Kirk in a tweet after news of his shooting became known.
«Charlie was one of the first people I called when I considered running for Senate in early 2021», - Vance wrote. «It intrigued me, but I was skeptical about the path. We discussed everything, from strategy to fundraising to the foundations of the movement he knew so well. He introduced me to some people who led my campaign, as well as Donald Trump Jr. Like his father, he is underestimated. He is extremely smart and very much on our wavelength. Don took my call because Charlie asked him to».
The Vice President also noted: «When I became a candidate for Vice President — which Charlie supported both publicly and privately — Charlie was with me»
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