Erika Kirk has sparked intense public backlash after calling nationwide anti-ICE protests 'demonic' and claiming they could destroy the country. The comments, made during a speaking engagement in Riverside, California, on 21 January, drew swift criticism on social media, with many accusing her of projecting her own fears onto peaceful demonstrators.
Speaking as part of her Make Heaven Crowded tour, Kirk shared her views on recent protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). 'Personally, I do not [think they are helping]. I think it's demonic. What they think can change this nation... actually destroy[s] it,' she told the audience, according to OK Magazine. Critics have questioned whether her dramatic language reflects genuine concern or performative outrage, with some suggesting she is exploiting her platform following the death of her husband, Charlie Kirk, in September 2025.
