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Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, becomes emotional during a Turning Point USA event Oct. 29 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Jonathan Ernst - pool / Getty Images)

Fact Check: Was Erika Kirk Caught Using Fake 'Tear Solution' Before Taking TPUSA Stage?

By Randy DeSoto November 6, 2025 at 12:38pm

A strange claim took hold on social media that Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, was caught on video putting a solution in her eyes to make her cry before last week’s Turning Point America event at the University of Mississippi.

One person posted on X, “Erika Kirk caught using what appears to be tear solution to create fake tears before going on the TPUSA stage.” The post had over 111,000 views.

Another wrote regarding the video, “Fake it ’til you cry.”

Erika Kirk caught using what appears to be tear solution to create fake tears before going on the TPUSA stage.pic.twitter.com/7JZQ9RF5l8

— ADAM (@AdameMedia) November 5, 2025

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Charlie Kirk, Jesse Watters, Ohio State Buckeyes, Social media

Randy DeSoto

Contributing Journalist

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."

@RandyDeSoto

Randy DeSoto wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.

Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.

Birthplace

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Nationality

American

Honors/Awards

Graduated dean's list from West Point

Education

United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law

Books Written

We Hold These Truths

Professional Memberships

Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars