“What Kind Of Acting Is This?”: Erika Kirk’s Gestures While Crying Spark Wild Conspiracy Theories

Erika Kirk has become the subject of new conspiracy theories surrounding the loss of her husband.

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in September reignited concerns about freedom of speech in the United States amid an increasingly tense and polarized political climate.

Since the attack, Erika has made several public appearances and has vowed to defend Charlie’s political objectives as the new CEO of his organization, Turning Point USA.

Erika Kirk is facing wild conspiracy theories after a tearful interaction with supporters

Erika Kirk speaking at a podium, exhibiting expressive gestures that fuel speculation about her acting style while crying.

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The mom of two chose not to grieve in private, attending many events to honor her late husband—and one of them has recently gone viral.

In a clip posted to X on Sunday (November 16), Erika can be seen passing through a crowd inside a black vehicle as supporters chant Charlie’s name.

The 36-year-old, who had rolled down the window to see the public, appeared overcome with emotion, covering her face and seemingly crying.

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“I’m sorry, but what kind of acting is this?” one critic wrote over the video. In the comments, many accused Erika of faking her tears to elicit sympathy from American citizens.

“This is the fakest cry I’ve ever seen in my life,” another user echoed.

“Wiping at tears that are not there?” typed someone else.

“This is terrible. Mourning in a strange way…” a separate user chimed in, while another added, “Anything for clout.”

Many viewers have accused her of fake crying, claiming she was “wiping tears that weren’t there”

Erika Kirk displaying dramatic gestures while crying inside a car, sparking wild conspiracy theories about her acting style.

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Others went even further, claiming Erika had orchestrated her husband’s passing. “She had her husband k*lled. She did it. She belongs in jail.”

“Everything went as planned and she’s living her dream,” wrote another conspiracy theorist.

Some have even linked her body language to the Illuminati, a secret society founded in the 18th century

What is Erika Kirk doing? pic.twitter.com/RU50PYFXDY

— Noah’s Ark 🚢 (@NoahsArk1000) November 16, 2025

Meanwhile, another commenter analyzed her body language, claiming her hand placement was an encrypted message connected to the Illuminati.

The name refers to a secret society founded in 1776 to oppose superstition, obscurantism, and tyrannical monarchs, which was later outlawed with the encouragement of the Catholic Church.

Image showing Erika Kirk making hand gestures while crying, sparking conspiracy theories about acting and symbolism.

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“The gesture of a hand over the mouth is used to symbolize the need for silence or discretion regarding the fraternity’s secrets,” wrote @GutsySheila.

The same user went on to claim that the act of covering one eye is associated with the Illuminati and the Eye of Providence, allegedly symbolizing “secrecy, hidden knowledge, or the idea of being watched.”

Erika Kirk standing next to a man in a suit outdoors, her gestures sparking wild conspiracy theories about acting.

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Supporters rushed to the comments to defend Erika, shutting down those speculating about her grief.

“Her ‘hand gestures’ are because she is crying. Most people cover their face when they cry or are emotional,” one user said.

“Put it down, mate,” added someone else.

One user urged people to empathize with Erika and imagine being in the spotlight overnight after a tragedy that unfolded publicly. “Idk mate.. try losing your partner and feel how bad it gets.”

She was also recently criticized for her warm embraces with JD Vance and Jason Aldean

Erika Kirk walking on stage in a sparkling green dress, gestures sparking wild conspiracy theories about her acting.

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In addition to being scrutinized for the way she cries, there have been other parts of Erika’s body language that have drawn criticism: her affectionate hugs with different men at events honoring her late husband.

Last month, her warm embrace with JD Vance sparked speculation that she was having an affair with the US Vice President, who is married to Usha Chilukuri Vance, the mother of his three children.

Erika Kirk hugging a man in a black hat while a woman looks on, with acting gestures sparking conspiracy theories.

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“No one will ever replace my husband,” she told the crowd at a Turning Point event at the University of Mississippi.

“But I do see some similarities of my husband in JD— in Vice President JD Vance. I do. And that’s why I am so blessed to be able to introduce him tonight.”

During the hug, Erika moved her hand to the back of JD’s head, while his hands rested on her waist.

JD Vance and Erika Kirk are one inappropriate appearance away from claiming that God spoke to them and they have to get married now. pic.twitter.com/TQ5mKJvKIw

— Cheong,MBA, Esq (@Jarha_esquire) October 30, 2025

The Turning Point CEO was further criticized for a hug with country singer Jason Aldean that many deemed “inappropriate” at the Fox Nation Patriot Awards on November 6.

After being introduced as “the woman who refuses to surrender,” she hugged Jason and his wife Brittany for a long time and rubbed Jason’s back for several seconds.

Erika said that since the attack, there have been cameras “analyzing my every move, analyzing every smile, my every tear”

Erika Kirk with long blonde hair showing emotional gestures while crying in a tense and dramatic moment

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Speaking with Fox News‘ Jesse Watters, Erika subtly addressed the commentary surrounding her public appearances.

The former Miss Arizona was asked what she thought of suspected assassin Tyler Robinson’s request to bar cameras from the courtroom during his trial.

“There were cameras all over my husband when he was m*rdered. There have been cameras all over my friends and family mourning. There have been cameras all over me, analyzing my every move, analyzing every smile, my every tear, we deserve to have cameras in there,” she responded.

Man in suit and red tie speaking while a woman with long blonde hair leans in, gestures hint at expressive acting and emotions.

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Erika added, “Why not be transparent? There is nothing to hide, I know there is not because I have seen what the case is built on.”

People had harsh words for Erika Kirk after watching her interaction with supporters

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