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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Bernadette B. Tixon

'Very Odd': Erika Kirk's Former Flame Cabot Phillips Takes Over Late Husband's TPUSA Leadership Role

Erika Kirk's past relationship with Cabot Phillips has sparked controversy as he now leads TPUSA events honouring her late husband Charlie Kirk (Credit: Gage Skidmore/Flickr CC BY-SA 4.0)

Social media users are questioning the appropriateness of Turning Point USA's latest leadership move after revelations emerged that Cabot Phillips, now leading How To Lead Like Charlie conferences, previously dated Charlie Kirk's widow Erika Kirk.

The discovery, brought to light by a viral TikTok video, has sparked widespread debate about the organisation's decision-making and has also exposed apparent inconsistencies in Erika's public statements about her relationship history. Critics are questioning the optics of having a widow's former boyfriend lead tribute events to her late husband.

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