Trump taps Erika Kirk to fill late husband's spot on Air Force board
By Stephanie Murray
Published on March 11, 2026.
President Donald Trump has appointed Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, replacing her late husband, Charlie. The White House has described this as a "perfect choice" for the position. The organization is also known for its unconventional approach to the concept of "modernization".
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