Karoline Leavitt says Erika Kirk showed ‘one of the greatest acts of grace this world has ever seen’
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Erika Kirk’s act of “mercy” in forgiving her husband’s alleged killer was “one of the greatest acts of grace this world has ever seen.”
Leavitt made the remarks during the Monday’s White House press briefing, the first since the memorial service for Charlie Kirk.
“All across the country, millions of Americans have prayed, hosted vigils, attended church services, became politically engaged for the first time, and honored the legacy of Charlie and the ideals he died speaking for,” she said. “The beautiful memorial service attended by President Trump and 100,000 great Americans at state Farm Stadium, yesterday was just the latest, latest example.”
“And Erika Kirk’s mercy was one of the greatest acts of grace this world has ever seen,” she added. “May God continue to watch over Erika and their beautiful children.”
Leavitt also scolded House Democrats for being the exception to the “unity” seen at the memorial service after 58 voted no and 38 voted present on a resolution to honor the “life and legacy” of the late conservative activist on Friday.
The measure got bipartisan support in a 310-58 vote, with both Democrats and Republicans having quickly risen to condemn political violence in the wake of Kirk’s assassination.
“A number of those same Democrats took to the House floor to smear Charlie Kirk’s name,” she said. “The man wasn’t even buried yet, and Democrat members of Congress were denigrating his memory on the floor of the House of Representatives. This was truly a sad moment, and a clear reflection of how radical the Democrat Party has become.”
Fox News Digital’s Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.