Erika Kirk's Controversial Message on White Men Leadership

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Cory with the story with entertainment and celebrity news today. Erica Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, stirred controversy at a recent event with Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. They announced a new push for high schools and colleges to start chapters of Turning Point USA's Club America. Kirk told the crowd that young white men should not let anyone push them aside, stressing the need for strong men to step up as leaders, husbands and fathers. The initiative aims to build conservative student groups across campuses. Kirk stepped into her late husband's shoes as CEO of Turning Point USA after his death early this year. President Donald Trump also appointed her to an advisory board at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Social media lit up with backlash right away. Critics mocked her wording as awkward and labeled the message racist. Some joked about young white male men while others said it exposed hidden biases and showed white men as victims.

1:00This is not her first wave of criticism since Charlie Kirk's assassination. People questioned her grieving process after she appeared at events in flashy outfits and removed a wedding photo from his office. Earlier comments resurfaced too, was she rejected fame and glamour. Detractors called her a hypocrite for embracing high-profile roles and stage appearances so quickly after his passing. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-I. SullyPillow.com