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A statue honoring Charlie Kirk at Turning Point USA's Phoenix headquarters was defaced with red spray paint and unreadable words days after its unveiling; police are investigating and seeking tips.
A Rolling Stone feature follows Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow, as she leads Turning Point USA’s Women’s Leadership Summit in San Antonio with a faith‑forward vision of womanhood—emphasizing biblical motherhood, submission to God and husband, and a critique of feminism—while attendees enjoy branded wellness culture and career talk, navigate debates about women’s roles and preaching, and contend with fringe voices amid a large conservative Christian movement.
Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow and TPUSA leader, publicly denied claims she’s dating casino heir Blake Wynn, calling the allegations 'lies' and saying she was in Arizona with her son on May 14; the rumors were spread by Collin Campbell, who has publicly pressed the story, while Wynn and Campbell have traded rebuttals, and Erika’s lawyers previously sent Campbell a cease-and-desist over defamatory statements.
At a Turning Point USA–hosted rally in Phoenix, Trump energized the MAGA base despite underwater approval in Arizona, boasting about ending the Iran war and urging GOP unity while backing Andy Biggs in the governor race; the event highlighted intra‑party divisions and Democratic hopes to capitalize on voter dissatisfaction as 2026 approaches.
Country star Brantley Gilbert defended Turning Point USA's alternative Super Bowl halftime show, saying he's not aiming to be divisive and that performing at the game would be meaningful for his family; he noted it has been more than 20 years since a country artist was invited to SB halftime, a rarity given past lineups (Shania Twain in 2003 and the 1993 Rockin’ Country Sunday). Gilbert is part of TPUSA's four-artist lineup alongside Gabby Barrett, Lee Brice and Kid Rock, framing the event as a unifying moment for fans amid controversy.
Nicki Minaj's Instagram account is no longer active, but claims that she lost 10 million followers over her TPUSA appearance are false; her follower count has only slightly decreased by a few million, and the account deactivation is not necessarily related to follower loss.
Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, is set to lead TPUSA and speak at a memorial for her husband, who was recently killed in Utah. The organization has seen a surge in interest from young conservatives, and Republicans aim to use Kirk's death to energize their base ahead of the 2026 midterms, emphasizing themes of political violence and youth mobilization.