Fact-check: Is Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, pregnant?

Author's Summary

Erika Kirk debunked pregnancy rumors in a Megyn Kelly interview, clarifying she hoped to be expecting a third child after Charlie Kirk's death but confirmed she is not pregnant amid false social media claims. (148 characters)

Background on the Claim

Social media posts, starting from a September 27, 2025, Facebook update, alleged Erika Kirk announced her third pregnancy, quoting her: “This child is a gift — a piece of Charlie I still carry.” These spread rapidly on Facebook and YouTube, often linking to ad-heavy clickbait sites using AI-generated images and text. Speculation tied to her earlier Instagram post with a "9.16.2025" countdown and the phrase “What if childhood could hold eternity?” fueled the hoax.

Fact Check Verdict

Rumors that Erika Kirk is pregnant are false, created by unverified sources for revenue, with no credible evidence from her social media or public speeches, including her husband's September 21 memorial. Sites pushing the story featured fake logos like ‘USA News’ and AI content. She and Charlie, married in 2021 with a three-year-old daughter and one-year-old son, had dreamed of four kids.

Erika's Actual Statement

In a recent interview on 'The Megyn Kelly Show', Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, confirmed that she was not...

During the SiriusXM talk, Erika shared she was "praying" to be pregnant post her husband's September 10 assassination at Utah Valley University, viewing it as an "ultimate blessing," but no confirmation followed. Now TPUSA chair and CEO, she urges young couples not to delay family plans.

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