Erika Kirk has been appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors. While the White House has praised the appointment, social media users are now pointing out one major issue.<\/p>\n
Donald Trump has picked Erika Kirk, the widow of the late right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, for an important advisory board at the U.S. Air Force Academy.<\/p>\n
Erika, 37, joins a group of Trump supporters on the academy\u2019s 16-member Board of Visitors. The board keeps an eye on things like \u201cmorale, discipline, curriculum, instruction, equipment, finances, academic methods and more.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her husband, Charlie Kirk, was tragically shot and killed in September while giving a speech at Utah Valley University. He had been appointed to the same board by Trump a year before and served until his death.<\/p>\n
The academy hasn\u2019t made an official announcement about Erika\u2019s new role. But news outlets like The Hill reported it on Tuesday, and her name now shows up as one of Trump\u2019s five appointees, with one spot still open.<\/p>\n
Erika Kirk appointed to Air Force Academy board
\nWhen asked when Erika Kirk had been named to the board, the White House did not say. Still, the White House spokesperson, Olivia Wales, praised President Donald Trump for having \u201cmade the perfect choice\u201d in appointing her.<\/p>\n
\u201cCharlie Kirk served proudly on the Board, inspiring not only the next generation of servicemembers, but millions around the world with his bold Christian faith, defense of the truth, and deep love of country,\u201d White House spokesperson Olivia Wales said in a statement. \u201cErika Kirk will continue his legacy, and will be a fearless advocate for the most elite airpower force in the history of the world whose warriors keep our Nation safe, strong, and free.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Air Force Academy didn\u2019t say when she had been appointed.<\/p>\n
\u201cErika is the right person to fill Charlie\u2019s place on the board and continue his work of inspiring the next generation of service members and advancing the academy,\u201d the board\u2019s chair, Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas), told KOAA.<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cI look forward to working alongside her to carry on Charlie\u2019s legacy.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, everyone isn\u2019t buying the appointment of Erika Kirk. The 37-year-old\u2019s new job has left many confused.<\/p>\n
Social media users points out major issue with Eirka Kirk appointment
\nThe fact that Erika Kirk, or her late husband for that matter, doesn\u2019t have any formal military training or experience of serving in the military left many with a bad taste.<\/p>\n
\u201cReminder, her husband was a podcaster with no military service, one user wrote on X.<\/p>\n
Another added, \u201cAnd she has even less experience,\u201d while a third stated, \u201cErika Kirk is completely unqualified for this role. She has zero military or educational leadership experience. She is a complete DEI hire.\u201d<\/p>\n
A fourth person asked, \u201cWhat credentials does she hold this position?\u201d<\/p>\n
A fifth person said, \u201cIf Erika can land a position like this with absolutely no educational background in the field, then I guess qualifications are just a cute little suggestion these days. Good to know merit has officially taken a back seat.\u201d<\/p>\n
What do you think of the appointment of Erika Kirk? Please share your thoughts in the comment section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Erika Kirk has been appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors. While the White House has praised the appointment, social media users are now pointing out one major issue. Donald Trump has picked Erika Kirk, the widow of the late right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, for an important advisory board at the U.S….<\/p>\n