India, July 3 -- Erika Kirk used social media on July 2 to bring back one of Charlie Kirk's old discussions on American identity, just days before Independence Day celebrations in the United States. Posting on X with the caption "What is an American?", she shared a clip from The Charlie Kirk Show in which the conservative commentator spoke about citizenship, loyalty, culture and assimilation. The video was widely spread and drew attention from both supporters and critics, reopening a debate that had long been associated with Charlie Kirk's political message.

The video, which runs for a little over two minutes, shows Charlie Kirk discussing what he believed makes someone truly American. He argues that the answer goes beyond legal paperwor...