India, March 10 -- President Donald Trump has appointed Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to a position on the Air Force Academy's Board of Visitors.

Charlie Kirk, who founded the conservative organization Turning Point USA, was a member of the Board of Visitors and participated in a meeting prior to his assassination in September. He was fatally shot on September 10 during a college event in Orem, Utah.

Since his passing, his wife, Erika, has assumed the role of CEO of Turning Point USA. The organization claims to have over 800 chapters across college campuses nationwide. Additionally, it hosted an alternative half-time show during the Super Bowl featuring Kid Rock.

In a statement, Representative August Pflu...