Erika Kirk is fighting defense efforts to restrict courtroom cameras during the trial of her husband Charlie Kirk’s accused killer, saying media access is essential for transparency and to prevent misinformation. She has called for a speedy trial and cited alleged texts suggesting a motive. Simultaneously, Kirk announced a partnership with Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte to expand TPUSA’s Club America high school chapters, part of a broader plan to grow the program nationwide and promote student civic engagement.
Erika Kirk Fights to Keep Courtroom Cameras as TPUSA Expands Club America With Montana Partnership
Charlie Kirk speaks at Utah Valley University Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah, prior to his assassination.(Getty Images)
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk is pressing to keep cameras in the courtroom during the murder trial of her husband, TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk, while simultaneously announcing a new partnership to expand the organization's high school program in Montana.
Courtroom Transparency and the Trial
Kirk told Fox News she is opposing repeated defense motions that seek to limit media access during the proceedings against 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who is accused of shooting Charlie Kirk at a speaking event on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University. Kirk says courtroom cameras are vital to ensuring transparency, preserving an accurate public record, and preventing the spread of misinformation about what occurred that day.
Tyler Robinson, accused of the murder of Charlie Kirk, appears during a hearing in Fourth District Court in Provo, Utah, Dec., 11, 2025.
"I want there to be no hesitation in the understanding of what happened to my husband that day. I want there to always be full transparency," Kirk said.
She has also urged that the legal process move quickly, alleging "undue delay" by the defense and calling for a speedy trial. Kirk reaffirmed her belief that Robinson is responsible for the killing and cited reported text messages between Robinson and an alleged accomplice that authorities say indicate Robinson targeted Charlie Kirk because he "had enough of his hatred." All allegations remain subject to judicial determination.
TPUSA’s Club America Expansion
Alongside her courtroom fight, Erika Kirk announced a collaboration with Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte to expand Club America, TPUSA’s high school program, across Montana. The initiative aims to teach students civic engagement and campus free-speech principles and to encourage political participation through voting rather than violence.
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte announced the state's partnership with TPUSA on Wednesday.
TPUSA reports Club America has more than 1,200 chapters nationwide and over 14,000 student members. A TPUSA press release cited Charlie Kirk’s goal of growing the program to 10,000 high school chapters within three to five years. Gov. Gianforte has expressed a desire to establish a chapter in every Montana high school, and Erika Kirk said additional state partnerships — including Nebraska and Indiana — are being pursued.
"I want these students to understand that your voice is in that ballot box. It is not with a weapon, and it is not to murder people," she said.
Message and Next Steps
Kirk framed the Montana partnership as a way to continue her late husband’s work on campus: boosting student engagement, protecting free speech, and training young people to participate in the political process. She encouraged parents and students to get involved with Club America as a means of carrying forward those priorities.
Note: Tyler Robinson is currently accused of the crime; allegations cited in this article, including the reported text messages, have not been proven in court.
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