Summary
A drag queen named Lauren Banall performed a routine on TikTok using parts of a speech made by Erika Kirk at her husband Charlie Kirk's memorial service. The video went viral, attracting both supportive and critical reactions. Charlie Kirk was a conservative activist who was killed in 2025.
Key Facts
- Lauren Banall is a drag queen who performed a routine to Erika Kirk's speech.
- The TikTok video of this performance has over 6.7 million views.
- Charlie Kirk died in September 2025 after being shot while speaking at a university.
- Erika Kirk became the CEO and board chair of Turning Point USA following her husband's death.
- Banall, after her video went viral, started a fundraiser for the ACLU.
- The fundraiser has raised over $3,600 so far.
- People's reactions to Banall's performance vary widely, with some supporting it as art and others seeing it as disrespectful.
