"Most powerful statement in the planet": Internet reacts as Erika Kirk "forgives" alleged Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson

The widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Erika Kirk, delivered a notable speech at her late husband's memorial in Glendale, Arizona, on September 21, 2025.

At State Farm Stadium, Erika Kirk named Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old charged with murder in Kirk's shooting, and publicly forgave him. Her words became one of the most significant moments of the memorial service. Erika stated,

"I forgive him. I forgive him because it was what Christ did, and it is what Charlie would do."

Her remarks quickly went viral online. Netizens reacted, saying:

"This is the most powerful statement in the planet"

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Internet reactions to Erika Kirk forgiving Tyler Robinson

Pop Base took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to post that,

"Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's wife, says she forgives the man who assassinated her husband: "That young man, I forgive him""

Netizens were notably quick to weigh in on the comment section of the X post as they penned their opinions. Below are some of their reactions:

"Some of y'all need to look up the difference between Forgiveness and Pardon. You can forgive someone without wishing them pardon from the consequence.", noted an X user.

"Oh but before the shooter was identified she literally was threatening the person who shot her husband and was mad asf but when it turned out to be a white man all of a sudden she forgives him?", asked another.

"On a serious note why is not she with her children after they JUST lost their father? Why leave their care up to someone else while they morn, just to push your agenda? I think if she truly cared it would not be about a rally.", opined a third.

Others also chimed in:

"That level of grace in the middle of heartbreak… truly powerful 🥹may God keep and bless her 🥹❤️", expressed a netizen.

"I will believe her if she asks for leniency at his sentencing. If she doesn't, this is a performance. Those tears look fake to me.", declared another.

"That is incredibly powerful and gracious, forgiveness in the face of such a devastating loss. Erika Kirk’s words highlight her strength of faith and commitment to healing rather than fueling more hate. It echoes the idea that true forgiveness does not excuse the act but frees the heart from being consumed by anger.", commented a third.

On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was shot dead at Utah Valley University in Orem during the launch of his "American Comeback Tour." Authorities allege that Tyler Robinson opened fire while Kirk was answering a question on gun violence. He was hit in the neck by a single bullet and died afterward at a hospital.

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