Summary
President Trump appointed Erika Kirk to the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors, filling the position previously held by her late husband, Charlie Kirk. This board advises the secretary of defense on issues concerning the academy, like morale and finances, but the appointment was not publicly announced.
Key Facts
- Erika Kirk is the widow of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist.
- She has been appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors.
- The appointment was not officially announced by the Air Force Academy or the White House.
- The Board of Visitors includes 16 members who advise on the academy's issues.
- Charlie Kirk was appointed to the board in March 2025 and attended one meeting before his death.
- Erika Kirk is now also the CEO of Turning Point USA.
- The board's role is to provide advice to the secretary of defense and produce annual reports.
- The U.S. Air Force Academy trains cadets to be officers in both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
