Charlie Kirk's wife Erika, once Miss Arizona USA, is now the world's most famous widow. She has drawn both criticism and compassion.

Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix featured a replica of the tent where Charlie Kirk was killed, sparking viral backlash and criticism online.

For some reason, this included setting up a replica of the tent Kirk was sitting under when he was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University in September. Moreover, they also made a point to set up a ring light and encourage people to take photos against the backdrop and photos of Kirk.

Turning Point USA (TPUSA) will hold a four-day conference this weekend in Phoenix, Ariz. — and one of the main attractions is a recreation of the booth in which the organization's founder, Charlie Kirk,

Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.

The overall feeling of Turning Point USA’s annual AmericaFest conference in Phoenix three months after co-founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University was one of determination to carry out his legacy.

The AmericaFest 2025 conference kicks off to honor Charlie Kirk's legacy, with JD Vance and Donald Trump Jr. among conservative leaders expected to speak.

Erika Kirk: “Despite the devastating loss of Charlie Kirk, my incredible husband, at UVU, Caleb has persisted with the same grift, excuse me, grit…”This is the greatest Freudian slip of all time. pic.twitter.com/WMLhCqhnrg

The conference represented a crossroads for Turning Point and the broader conservative movement after Charlie Kirk's death.