Erika Kirk’s Viral “Grift” Gaffe at Turning Point USA Event Sparks Online Frenzy

Dec 24, 2025

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Turning Point USA's annual Phoenix conference bigger than ever in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death

Erika Kirk unintentionally used the word “grift” when saying “grit” during a public tribute and the moment quickly went viral. At AmericaFest, the annual Turning Point USA event in Phoenix on Dec. 20, Kirk was honoring a student named Caleb when she appeared to stumble over her words while referencing her late husband’s legacy.

The flub sparked immediat…

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