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Trump Appoints Erika Kirk to Air Force Academy Board

Published March 12, 2026, 09:10
Trump Appoints Erika Kirk to Air Force Academy Board

Donald Trump has appointed Erika Kirk, widow of the murdered Charlie Kirk, to the board of directors of the US Air Force Academy. Erika Kirk took over the leadership of her husband's movement, Turning Point USA, after his death. The Academy's board of directors oversees various aspects of the military institution's operation, such as ethics, curricula, and financial affairs. Trump's decision was announced by US media and confirmed by a White House spokesperson.