Meghan McCain Defends Erika Kirk

0:00It's March 27, entertainment and celebrity news today starts now, AI-powered and trending. Megan McCain recently came to the defense of Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative commentator, Charlie Kirk. Charlie was shot and killed at age 31 during a speech at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. Erika, who was 37, witnessed the assassination live on television and now faces harsh online criticism. On March 27, the 41-year-old McCain posted on X questioning why people continued to target Erika and her children after such. Tragedy. She called the attacks cruel and unnecessary. Reactions poured in online with some disagreeing and pointing to Erika's recent public appearances as a reason for scrutiny. Others backed McCain, urging more compassion for the grieving family. This defense comes amid McCain's earlier clash with influencer Candace Owens. Owens shared screenshots of private texts from Charlie Kirk, including one harshly criticizing McCain during a March 16 show.

1:05The online feud highlights tensions in conservative circles as supporters rally around Erika while debates over privacy and grief play out publicly.