Erika Kirk Gets Another Gig

As if the U.S. military needed any more ecclesiastical nuts to try and legitimize its ongoing invasion of Iran, on Monday, Erika Kirk was seemingly inaugurated into the Air Force Academy Board of Visitors when her name materialized on its website—after reportedly snagging an appointment from the president himself. This is very productive for someone who has long preached to young women that they should stay at home and support their husbands. 

Kirk took the spot of her late husband, Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot in September, and had been hand-picked by Trump to serve on the board in March. Erika is one of 16 members, six of whom are selected by Trump, though one of those spots is currently vacant. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), who was recently tapped to replace Kristi Noem at the Department of Homeland Security, is also on the board, as are Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.), and Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas). They provide “an annual report on the military institute’s morale, financial state, and academics,” according to The Hill. 

It’s yet another spinning plate for the incredibly busy Kirk, who studied political science and international relations at Arizona State University, obtained a master’s from Liberty University, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in biblical studies. Along with running a podcast and having founded two companies (one of which is a Christian clothing line), she’s also now the CEO of Turning Point USA. In December, she advised women against being “career-driven.”

Olivia Wales, a White House spokesperson, told The Hill on Monday that she was the “perfect choice” for the advisory board.

“Charlie 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,” said Wales. “Erika Kirk will continue his legacy.” Two quick things: 1.) Kirk only attended one meeting during his tenure. And 2.) I had no idea being a “bold Christian” served as a merit for getting a spot on an advisory board at the Department of Defense.

Though I suppose things have changed under Secretary of War Defense, Pete Hegseth. Last week, after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, Military Religious Freedom Foundation, an army watchdog, reported it received almost 200 complaints across 40 different branches of the military about some insane religious rhetoric echoing among troops: including that Trump was “anointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran to cause Armageddon and mark his return to Earth”; that this is a “biblically-sanctioned war”; and that these are Christian “end times.” Great!

The board was established in 1954 by legislation signed by Dwight D. Eisenhower, who sought to establish an entity that could provide independent advice and recommendations to the Defense Secretary on changes needed at the Air Force Academy.

This marks Kirk’s first official government job—after she’s spent months inching closer and closer to her White House daddies, Trump and JD Vance. Next step for her is surely the Veep’s office… in some capacity, or another.

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