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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ariana Baio

Trump quietly appoints Erika Kirk to new leadership position

  • President Donald Trump appointed Erika Kirk to the Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, filling the seat previously held by her late husband, Charlie Kirk.
  • Erika Kirk, 37, is among six presidential appointees to the 16-person advisory board, which is tasked with making recommendations on the academy's curriculum, discipline, and preparing semiannual reports.
  • Neither Erika Kirk nor her late husband possessed formal military training or experience, a point highlighted in the article regarding their appointments.
  • White House spokesperson Olivia Wales praised Erika Kirk as the 'perfect choice' to continue her husband's legacy, citing his 'bold Christian faith' and 'deep love of country.'
  • Erika Kirk will also continue to oversee Turning Point USA, a role her husband held, and has developed close ties with the administration since his death, including attending the State of the Union address.

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