Charlie Kirk's wife speaks publicly after husband's death

The wife of Charlie Kirk has spoken publicly for the first time since his death.

Erika Kirk has thanked local, state and federal law enforcement for arresting a suspect in her husband's killing.

She said officers "worked tirelessly to capture my husband's assassin so that he can be brought to justice".

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"I want to thank the first responders who struggled heroically to save Charles' life and the police who acted bravely to make sure there were no other victims on that terrible afternoon.

"My heart is with every one of my husband's employees who lost a friend and a mentor."

Mrs Kirk also thanked President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance for their support since the shooting.

"You guys honoured my husband so well, bringing him home. You both are tremendous," she said.

In a direct address to Trump, she said her husband and Trump had a mutual admiration for each other.

"My husband loved you and he knew that you loved him too," she said.

"Your friendship was amazing. You supported him so well, as did he for you."

Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah man, has been arrested by police over Kirk's death.

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