dq. “Can’t Hold It Back” — Erika Kirk Shatters on Live Fox Broadcast as Cameras Abruptly Cut During Charlie Kirk Tribute
Fox News cuts cameras as Erika Kirk breaks down in tears over Charlie Kirk video
Jesse Watters was forced to pause his emotional Fox News interview with Erika Trump, who continues to grieve her late husband following his September assassination
Erika Kirk went teary-eyed while discussing her late husband(Image: Jesse Watters Primetime)
Erika Kirk had an emotional display while discussing her late husband, Charlie Kirk, on Fox News.
She sat down with Jesse Watters on Nov. 5 for an exclusive interview. During the interview, Erika opened up about the early days of her relationship with Charlie, describing what it was like to watch him grow in his career. She explained how she supported him over the years, emphasizing her belief in Charlie’s Turning Point USA.
Throughout the interview, Jesse showed Erika clips of the conservative commentator, capturing her reaction on camera. After watching one video, Erika broke down in tears. “This is the longest video I’ve watched of him,” she said as she sniffled after dabbing her eyes. Erika bowed her head as she said, “Just give me a second.”
After Erika took a few deep breaths, Jesse, who was calm and collected, told Erika, “Take your time.”
The interview, which was prerecorded, paused. When Erika returned to the screen, she had finished crying, though, her eyes still remained teary-eyed and the interview held a somber mood.
To patch over the time cut, Fox News displayed photos of Erika and Charlie. “Charlie was on a mission to save western civilization,” Jesse said to prompt the interview forward. “That’s what you signed up for?”
She became emotional after watching a video of Charlie(Image: Jesse Watters Primetime)
Erika was quick to correct him. “Well, no. I didn’t sign up for anything. I just married the love of my life. It just so happens that that’s what he was doing,” she explained.
Charlie was assassinated on Sept. 10, 2025 while at a speaking engagement on a Utah campus. He was shot in the neck before being rushed to Timpanogos Regional Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
President Donald Trump broke the news on Truth Social. He wrote, “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”
The network cut away from the interview(Image: Jesse Watters Primetime)
FBI Director Kash Patel quickly put his agents on the case. “We are closely monitoring reports of the tragic shooting involving Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affected. Agents will be on the scene quickly and the FBI stands in full support of the ongoing response and investigation,” he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Charlie’s alleged killer was identified on Sept. 12 as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. He was taken into custody after allegedly confessing to the crime to his father, who reportedly turned him in.
