Erika Kirk’s latest comments have debunked previous reports that Charlie Kirk wore a bulletproof vest on the day he was assassinated.
In an exclusive interview with the New York Times, Erika Kirk shared that in the weeks leading up to Charlie’s assassination, she warned him to take more precautions.
Erika told him he should start wearing a bulletproof vest and speaking behind bulletproof glass; however, Charlie said it wasn’t the time to do so.
ABC 7 Chicago reported more on Erika Kirk’s warnings to her late husband:
Erika Kirk urged her husband to take more safety precautions the night before he left for the Utah where he was killed last week, according to an interview published in the New York Times ahead of his memorial service.
ADVERTISEMENTIn the interview conducted earlier this week, Erika Kirk and a friend suggested taking measures like wearing a bulletproof vest or speaking behind bulletproof glass, which Charlie Kirk rebuffed, according to the Times.
The interview also includes more new details, including where Erika Kirk was when she was informed of the shooting, her decision to view her ‘husband’s body over the recommendation of the sheriff, and some insight into her call with President Donald Trump.
BREAKING: CHARLIE KIRK WAS NOT WEARING BODY ARMOR OR A BULLETPROOF VEST pic.twitter.com/SJplN4pEpp
— Sam Parker
(@BasedSamParker) September 21, 2025
Today at the memorial service, a bulletproof glass was put on stage for President Trump and Vice President JD Vance for extra precaution.
Take a look:
BREAKING: Charlie Kirk’s funeral podium is enclosed in bulletproof glass—a rare sight for an indoor event. Security is unlike anything most have ever seen.
#CharlieKirkMemorial pic.twitter.com/wMCZzL2bo6
— American Citizen
Erika Kirk comments on Charlie not wearing a bulletproof vest, which comes after numerous users on X claimed he wore one on the day of his assassination.
