Kari Lake to Newsmax: World ‘Worse Place’ Without Kirk

Kari Lake, senior adviser to the U.S. Agency for Global Media, expressed grief and shock over the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA.

Lake, who shared a close friendship with Kirk forged on the campaign trail and at Turning Point events, told Newsmax on Wednesday the loss is a devastating blow to her, Kirk’s family, and the conservative movement.

“I’m numb. I’m devastated. I’m hurt. And I’m very, very sad for Erika [Frantzve Kirk] and the children and our state, our country,” Lake said. “I’m sad that things have gone so off the rails that we lost such an incredible leader.”