Megyn Kelly Reveals Erika Kirk Was Shaken by Jezebel’s “Curse” Article About Charlie Kirk
In a candid and emotional revelation, journalist and broadcaster Megyn Kelly has spoken out about the impact of a controversial Jezebel article that suggested a “curse” had been placed on the late activist Charlie Kirk. According to Kelly, Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, was deeply shaken by the piece, which she described as “grotesque” and “unconscionable.”
During a segment on her show, Kelly did not hold back in her criticism of the article, which was published shortly after Charlie Kirk’s sudden death earlier this year. The piece, written with a sharp and satirical edge, invoked the language of witchcraft and hexes as a metaphor for political critique — but Kelly argued that the attempt at satire crossed a line into cruelty.
“This isn’t satire,” Kelly said firmly. “This is cruelty dressed up as commentary. Erika read those words, and they compounded her grief in ways that no widow should ever have to endure.”
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, died at just 31 years old, leaving behind Erika and their young daughter. His death sparked tributes from across the nation, with thousands attending memorials and vigils. For his family, already grappling with the devastating loss, Kelly suggested that reading such commentary from a mainstream outlet added insult to tragedy.
According to Kelly, Erika confided that the article made her feel as though her husband’s humanity was being dismissed and their family’s grief exploited. “She is a woman of strong faith,” Kelly explained, “but even the strongest among us feel the weight of words like that. They wound, and they linger.”
The Jezebel piece quickly drew backlash after publication. Critics condemned it as tasteless and insensitive, particularly given the timing so close to Kirk’s funeral. Others defended it as biting satire aimed at political figures, not at grieving families. Kelly rejected that defense outright: “You can disagree with Charlie Kirk’s politics. You can challenge his ideas. But mocking his death, and by extension his wife and daughter’s pain, is indefensible.”
The controversy has sparked a broader debate about the boundaries of political commentary in modern media. At what point does satire give way to cruelty? And should the grief of a young widow and child ever be fair game for clicks?
Faith leaders and commentators joined Kelly in condemning the article. One Arizona pastor remarked, “When a widow and a child are left grieving, our role is to bring compassion, not mockery. To do otherwise is to forget our humanity.”
Despite the hurt, Erika Kirk has continued to show resilience. She has spoken publicly about her faith, forgiveness, and determination to carry forward aspects of her husband’s work. For Kelly, that strength only underscores how unnecessary and harmful the article was.
“We are living in an age where outrage gets rewarded,” Kelly concluded. “But there are still lines. And one of those lines is respecting the grief of a widow and her child. That’s the very least we can do for each other.”
For Erika Kirk, the sting of the article may linger, but her faith and resilience remain unshaken. And for the wider public, the episode stands as a stark reminder that words matter — especially when they fall upon the already brokenhearted.