Christine Quinn, once a star on Selling Sunset, has ignited a firestorm with a sharp social media jab at Erika Kirk, widow of the late conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, questioning her priorities as a mother after her husband’s tragic death, as the Daily Mail reports.
The controversy erupted over Quinn’s viral comment about Erika Kirk’s public appearances following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, while legal proceedings against the alleged shooter, Tyler Robinson, unfold alongside heated debates about media access to the trial.
This sad saga began on Sept. 10, when Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative voice at 31, was fatally shot during a live event at Utah Valley University, leaving behind Erika, also 37, and their two young children.
Fast forward to this week, and Quinn, 37, threw a digital grenade with her post on X, stating, "Erika Kirk be everywhere but with her kids," racking up over 1 million views and nearly 86,000 likes.
Let’s unpack that zinger -- while Quinn, a mother herself to a four-year-old child, might think she’s calling out inconsistency, the timing of her critique, amid Erika’s fresh grief, feels more like a cheap shot than a thoughtful critique.
Erika, far from retreating, has stayed active in the conservative sphere, appearing on Fox News, giving interviews, and even joining political events with Donald Trump, all while pledging to uphold her husband’s legacy with Turning Point USA.
In a poignant moment at Charlie’s former broadcast seat in September, Erika made a heartfelt commitment to continue his radio and podcast work, promising to host Turning Point’s Americafest in mid-December.
She declared, "Charlie, I promise I will never let your legacy die, baby," showing a resolve that many admirers see as strength, not neglect of her maternal duties.
Yet, Quinn doubled down when an X user pointed out the irony of Charlie’s traditionalist views on women’s roles, with Quinn simply replying, "THIS," as if to endorse the jab without considering the context of Erika’s loss.
Social media quickly clapped back at Quinn, with users highlighting Erika’s efforts to balance her public mission with motherhood, noting she often brings her children to work alongside her.
One user fired off, "What a vile comment to make over a woman that's just lost the love of her life!" -- a reminder that empathy should trump snark, especially in times of such personal tragedy.
Amid this online clash, Erika’s focus remains on preserving Charlie’s mission, urging supporters to join a church and vowing to make Turning Point USA a towering force in the nation’s conservative landscape.
Meanwhile, the legal case against Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of Charlie’s murder, took a new turn this week as he appeared in a Utah courtroom, smiling and chatting with his team before the hearing.
Judge Tony Graf cleared the room shortly after proceedings began, citing concerns over media attention, while Robinson’s attorneys pushed to limit coverage to ensure a fair trial, pointing to doctored online images misrepresenting his behavior in court.
Erika, standing firm on transparency, insisted, "We deserve to have cameras in there," a sentiment echoed by media outlets seeking open access, even as authorities allege Robinson may have been influenced by radical online ideologies before the alleged single-shot killing in front of hundreds.
