A protest briefly disrupted the opening of “American Turning Point” (TP America) On Friday, at the Women’s Leadership Summit in San Antonio, Texas, a woman stood up and screamed at TPUSA CEO Erika Kirk. The woman was then removed from the event by security personnel.
The incident occurred during the TPUSA Women’s Leadership Summit, a multi-day conference that brings together conservative women, activists, commentators and politicians.
The event, held in San Antonio, featured presentations focused on leadership, faith, politics, health and public engagement.
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What happened at the summit?
Video shared online by journalist Virginia Grace McKinnon shows the woman interrupting the summit’s opening ceremony by shouting “Erica Kirk protects pedophiles” multiple times.
Protesters called for a move against the TPUSA CEO, sparking an uprising that was joined by other voices. Security personnel quickly removed the protesters from the area.
A second video released shortly after showed a longer clip of the exchange.
After the protesters were dispersed, Kirk addressed the audience and urged attendees to pray for those who oppose them. “It’s important to remember that happiness comes and goes, and I pray you find it,” Kirk said, adding that participants should “pray for our enemies.”
These remarks won applause from many people present.
Mixed reactions on social media
Video of the incident spread quickly on social media, with some supporting the protesters’ calls and others sympathizing with Charlie Kirk’s widow Erica.
Someone on X wrote Criticizing the protester, “Escort her out now, who the fuck said something so dishonest and deceived so loudly.”
Another user mentioned Candace Owens and Megyn Kelly’s repeated accusations against Erica and Megyn Kelly wrote”, “This woman is more elegant and charming than Candace Owens, Megyn Kelly and every member of the Candy Cult combined. “
However, some users expressed doubts about Erica’s stance on Epstein and questioned her previous actions, writing“Well, she does protect pedophiles. We need to investigate her ties to the questionable Romanian charities she is involved with”
another user wrote“, “Erica Kirk didn’t say anything about Epstein. The protesters have a point. “
Users on
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Protesters at summit face death threats from Erica Kirk
The protest comes amid heightened security concerns over the event.
San Antonio authorities said earlier this week that Texas man Jacob Wenske was arrested for allegedly threatening Erica Kirk and Women’s Leadership Summit attendees online.
The suspect allegedly made violent threats against Kirk and attendees, according to police and local media reports. In response to these threats, TPUSA claims to have worked closely with law enforcement.
Erika Kirk issued a cryptic public response with a religious message purportedly pointing to an arrest. In an
The Bible says: “The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth against him, but the Lord laughs at the wicked, because he knows that his day is coming.”
