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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Welbert Bauyaban

Erika Kirk's Critics Slam 'Insane' Hypocrisy As She Promotes Charlie's Book During Grief

Erika Kirk presents the Charlie Kirk Courage Award at AmericaFest 2025 (Credit: Xuthoria, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

It is often said that those who grieve process loss in their own time, yet the holiday season has brought a wave of scrutiny rather than sympathy for one high-profile widow. Erika Kirk, who has thrust herself into the political spotlight following the shocking assassination of her husband, is facing a fresh barrage of criticism after issuing a festive plea for others to 'rest'. While the sentiment of slowing down is standard fare for Christmas, observers claim the messenger is failing to heed her own words.

In a video shared by Fox News on X on Tuesday, 23 December, the 37-year-old addressed supporters while standing before a Christmas tree. While the setting was domestic, the intent appeared dual-purpose, as she held a copy of her late husband's posthumous release, Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life.

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