India, May 16 -- Charlie Kirk reportedly named his preferred successor at Turning Point USA just weeks before his assassination. The Daily Mail cited social media accounts and videos to report that the conservative activist was at a private donor retreat in Aspen, Colorado, in August 2025 when he answered a question about his plan, in case something happened to him. As expected, Kirk named his wife Erika as the one he trusts to carry his mission forward.

"What a great question," Kirk reportedly responded before explaining his vision for TPUSA's future leadership."I appoint my wife to run Turning Point USA if something happens to me. Erika would do a great job," he said during the gathering.

The remarks gained renewed attention months af...