As Erika Kirk mourns the loss of her husband Charlie Kirk, who was tragically assassinated in September 2025, she has recently faced an outrageous and baseless allegation accusing her of involvement in child trafficking through her nonprofit work. These claims have ignited significant online social media activity, causing distress amid an already difficult time.
The rumor centers on Erika Kirk’s Romanian Angels initiative under her charitable organization, Everyday Heroes Like You, which supports Romanian orphanages by sending letters, gifts, and organizing visits by U.S. military personnel.
Fact-checking platform Snopes thoroughly investigated the claims and found no evidence to support them. Articles circulating online referencing child trafficking scandals in Romania make no mention of Erika Kirk or her initiatives. Furthermore, materials about Romanian Angels do not indicate any involvement in trafficking or relocating children.
Despite inflammatory posts on social media reaching millions, Snopes categorically labels the allegations as false and misleading.
Erika Kirk has remained focused on continuing her late husband’s legacy as CEO of Turning Point USA while navigating these unwarranted attacks. This incident underscores the dangers of misinformation, especially when targeted at individuals during vulnerable periods.
