In a poignant display of solidarity, Erika Kirk, widow of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, was seen holding hands with Usha Vance as they deplaned Air Force Two.
The aircraft carried Charlie’s casket from Utah to his home state of Arizona, marking the final leg of his journey after his tragic assassination.
Dressed in black and wearing sunglasses, Erika, 36, was visibly grief-stricken as Usha, wife of Senator JD Vance, offered her support, guiding her down the steps of the plane. The two women walked hand-in-hand, a powerful image of unity amidst heartbreak.
Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot while addressing a crowd at Utah Valley University, an event that has sent shockwaves across the nation.
His wife Erika, their two young children, and his parents were on board the flight, accompanied by National Guard members who carried his mahogany casket.
The funeral, set to take place next week, is expected to draw significant attention, with former President Donald Trump confirming his attendance.
Trump has also announced that Kirk will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a testament to his influence as a co-founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent voice in conservative circles.
Investigations into the assassination continue.
