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Erika Kirk, wife of slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, reacts during a ceremony held by U.S. President Donald Trump to posthumously award the Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 14, 2025.
Erika Kirk, wife of slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, reacts during a ceremony held by U.S. President Donald Trump to posthumously award the Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 14, 2025.

BBC producer under fire for post calling Charlie Kirk's widow a ‘Zionist handler’

CHARLIE KIRK speaks at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2023 in Phoenix.

The unholy alliance: Radical ideologies threaten US and Israel - opinion

A poster of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is displayed at a memorial following the fatal shooting of Kirk, at the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, US, September 12, 2025

US revokes visas for six foreigners over comments made about Charlie Kirk's death


Trump awards Charlie Kirk top honor amid crackdown on left-wing groups

US President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to slain activist Charlie Kirk, marking his 32nd birthday with a National Day of Remembrance.

Erika Kirk, wife of slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, reacts next to US President Donald Trump during a ceremony to posthumously award the Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, at the White House, October 14, 2025.

'No choice but to leave pro-Israel cause,' said Charlie Kirk in messages leaked by Candace Owens

Candace Owens leaked messages that include Kirk criticizing Jewish donors after losing a $2 million donation.

CHARLIE KIRK, Turning Point USA founder, greets the crowd at the start of AmericaFest 2024 in Phoenix, last Dec. After his assassination, Kirk became a worldwide symbol for both those who agreed and disagreed with him, except the haters. He kept Shabbat ‘from Friday evening to Sunday morning.

US Jews split on Charlie Kirk, JPPI finds; strong UN negativity and sharp Gaza views

Two in five US Jews view Charlie Kirk as a friend of US Jewry, while nearly a third see him as an opponent, JPPI’s new index shows.

 (Illustrative) TURNING POINT USA executive director Charlie Kirk speaks at US President Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day ceremony at the Capital One Arena in Washington on January 20, 2025.

Trump faith advisor Paula White tops list of Israel’s 50 leading Christian allies

“Their support is a testament to the enduring bond between the Christian and Jewish communities, rooted in shared Judeo-Christian values," said Israel Allies Foundation President Josh Reinstein.

Illustrative image of Paula Cain-White, Charlie Kirk, and Pastor Larry Huch.

Ben Shapiro: Trump’s peace deal, Charlie Kirk’s legacy, and his new book

Ben Shapiro sits down with JPost Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein to talk global politics, social issues, and his new book release.

Ben Shapiro sits down with JPost

Editor's Notes: After Charlie Kirk’s warning, Israel bets on Gen Z influencers - comment

After Charlie Kirk’s warning on Israel’s “information war,” new deals with US firms show millions spent on influencers and AI to sway young audiences.

Charlie Kirk holds an Israeli flag outside the Cave of the Patriarchs in the West Bank

Israel’s isolation driven by elites, says NRB President Troy Miller - interview

Miller pushes back on propaganda in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, praises Ambassador Huckabee for his active engagement and urges Christian parliamentarians to be proactive in policy

Troy Miller, president and CEO of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB).

FBI cuts ties with Jewish Anti-Defamation League, director Kash Patel announces

Patel's announcement followed criticism of the ADL by right-wing voices, including billionaire Elon Musk, over its inclusion of Kirk's Turning Point USA in a "Glossary of Extremism and Hate."

FBI Director Kash Patel attends the signing of an executive order by US President Donald Trump, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 25, 2025.

Charlie Kirk suggested plan to fix Israel's PR in private letter to Netanyahu - NYP

Kirk’s letter, dated May 2, communicated his alarm at the “record levels” of “anti-Israel and anti-Semetic trends” on social media.

Charlie Kirk debating pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Washington, Seattle, May 7, 2024.

Complicated and courageous: Charlie Kirk's relationship with Israel - opinion

Charlie Kirk’s views were more complicated than either his harshest critics or his most zealous admirers acknowledged.

CHARLIE KIRK speaks at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2023 in Phoenix.

False Antisemitic Claims Target Jews, Israel over Charlie Kirk Assassination

Anti-Semites are exploiting Kirk’s death to advance a hateful agenda, asserting without evidence that the State of Israel was responsible for Kirk’s murder

Charlie Kirk debating pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Washington, Seattle, May 7, 2024.