Megyn Kelly Reveals Erika Kirk Was Shaken by Jezebel’s Article Claiming a “Curse” on Charlie Kirk
In a revelation that has reignited debate over the boundaries of media commentary, journalist and podcast host Megyn Kelly has disclosed that Erika Kirk, widow of the late activist Charlie Kirk, was deeply shaken by an article published by Jezebel suggesting a “curse” had been placed on her husband.
Speaking on her podcast, Kelly described the piece as “grotesque” and “unconscionable,” arguing that it crossed every line of journalistic decency by invoking imagery of witchcraft and curses in the wake of a young man’s tragic death. “This isn’t satire,” Kelly said, her voice measured but firm. “This is cruelty dressed up as commentary. Erika read those words, and it compounded her grief in ways most of us can’t imagine.”
Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative figure and founder of Turning Point USA, died suddenly at the age of 31 earlier this year, sparking an outpouring of tributes from supporters and colleagues across the nation. His death left his wife Erika and their young daughter at the center of public mourning — a grief made heavier, Kelly suggested, by the tone of certain media responses.
According to Kelly, Erika confided that the Jezebel article felt like a “mockery” of her family’s pain, reducing the devastating loss of a husband and father to little more than an ideological punchline. “She’s a strong woman of faith,” Kelly noted. “But even the strongest among us are not immune to words that dehumanize and diminish such profound loss.”
The Jezebel piece, which used the metaphor of a “curse” to critique Kirk’s politics and influence, sparked backlash almost immediately upon publication. Critics called it disrespectful, while others defended it as sharp-edged political satire. Kelly, however, rejected that defense outright. “We are talking about a widow, a little girl without her father, and a family in mourning,” she said. “There is no excuse for treating tragedy as entertainment.”
The controversy underscores the increasingly blurred lines between commentary, satire, and cruelty in the modern media landscape. For supporters of the Kirk family, the article’s publication reflected not just bad taste, but a troubling cultural shift where grief is weaponized for clicks.
Public reaction has been swift. On social media, thousands of users echoed Kelly’s concerns, with hashtags calling for accountability from outlets that “cross into cruelty.” Others highlighted Erika Kirk’s own grace in the face of criticism, recalling her widely shared words of forgiveness for her husband’s alleged killer. That act of compassion, many argued, made the Jezebel piece feel even more jarring.
Faith leaders also weighed in, condemning the rhetoric of curses and hexes as needlessly provocative. One pastor in Phoenix, where the Kirks lived, said: “When a mother and child are left grieving, our role is to offer compassion, not condemnation. To do otherwise is to forget our humanity.”
For Erika Kirk, the episode adds another layer to an already public and painful journey. While she has continued to honor Charlie’s legacy through her work and faith, the sting of media coverage that frames her loss as spectacle has clearly left a mark.
As Kelly concluded in her remarks: “You don’t have to agree with Charlie Kirk. You don’t even have to respect his politics. But you should respect his humanity — and the humanity of his family. That’s the bare minimum we owe each other.”
The controversy remains a flashpoint in the larger debate over media ethics. But for those closest to the tragedy, one truth is clear: words have weight, and sometimes, they wound as deeply as silence heals.