New Delhi, June 6 -- A speech by Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chief executive Erika Kirk was briefly disrupted on Friday after a protester interrupted her remarks during the organisation's Women's Leadership Summit in San Antonio, Texas.

The incident occurred during the opening session of the multi-day conference, which brings together conservative activists, commentators and political figures for discussions on leadership, public engagement, faith and policy issues.

According to videos circulated online and reports from attendees, a woman stood up during Kirk's address and repeatedly shouted accusations directed at the TPUSA leader.

Footage from the event showed the protester shouting that Kirk "protects pedophiles", an allegation that w...