Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, faced mockery online for promoting an upcoming appearance on The Charlie Kirk Show, while also claiming she would spend time with family after being in attendance at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner when the shooting occurred.
Kirk, 37, was one of the thousands of guests at the annual dinner who were interrupted by gunfire when an armed man rushed security at the Washington Hilton Hotel, in what officials have said was an attempt to assassinate the president. She and the other guests were unharmed, though visibly shaken.
