Anthony Yates
Elon Musk greeted and comforted Erika Kirk after the celebration of her husband’s life drew to a close. The memorial was held on Sunday at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
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What happened: A photo and a brief video of Musk’s interaction with Kirk are circulating on social media. A clip posted by @bennyjohnson shows the tech billionaire chatting with Erika and a hug between the two.
- It’s unclear what was said between the pair as Musk’s back is to the camera. However, some X users believe the meeting has further-reaching implications. One commenter replied, “When Elon shows up, you know the movement is bigger than politics.” Another wrote, “Glad to see him reach out to her. She’s in the next phase of having to deal with this tragedy now.”
- Other X users praise the speech at the memorial and wish Erika well. “She’s just gone through the worst a wife must endure at a very young age,” one commenter wrote. “GOD BLESS Erika with YOUR LOVE and unending comfort,” they added.
- Many other commenters note how people have come together following Charlie Kirk’s death. “Nothing can stop the way we are all uniting,” one poster exclaimed. Another said, “Grief reminds us of our shared humanity and the power of standing together.”
Elon Musk And Erika Kirk’s Meeting Comes After A Powerful Speech
I forgive him: Elon and Erika’s meeting came after a powerful speech at Charlie Kirk’s memorial. Erika took the high road on stage, saying she forgave Tyler Robinson, her husband’s alleged killer.
- “Charlie passionately wanted to reach and save the lost boys of the West. The young men who feel like they have no direction, no purpose, no faith, and no reason to live,” she said. “The men wasting their lives on distractions, and the men consumed with resentment, anger, and hate. Charlie wanted to help them.”
- Erika later addressed her husband’s shooter directly. “You, that man. That young man. I forgive him. I forgive him because it was what Christ did. And is what Charlie would do. The answer to hate is not hate,” she said. “The answer we know from the gospel is love and always love. Love for our enemies and love for those who persecute us.”
