Erika Kirk shuts down heckler after she accuses her of ‘protecting pedophiles’
CEO of Turning Point USA Erika Kirk speaks during the Turning Point Women's Leadership Summit in San Antonio, Texas, U.S., June 5, 2026. REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez(REUTERS)A speech by Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chief executive Erika Kirk was briefly disrupted on Friday after a protester interrupted her remarks during the organisation's Women's Leadership Summit in San Antonio, Texas.Heckler Interrupts Erika Kirk Speech at Turning Point USA Women's SummitThe incident occurred during the opening session of the multi-day conference, which brings together conservative activists, commentators and political figures for discussions on leadership, public engagement, faith and policy issues.According to videos circulated online and reports from attendees, a woman stood up during Kirk's address and repeatedly shouted accusations directed at the TPUSA leader.Footage from the event showed the protester shouting that Kirk "protects pedophiles", an allegation that was repeated several times before she was removed from the room. No evidence supporting the accusation was presented during the incident.Following the interruption, Kirk resumed her speech and addressed the situation from the stage. According to reports and video recordings of the event, she told attendees: "It is important to remember that happiness comes and goes, and I pray that you find it," before encouraging audience members to "pray for our enemies."View full ImageA protestor shouts as CEO of Turning Point USA, Erika Kirk, speaks during the Turning Point Women's Leadership Summit in San Antonio, Texas, U.S., June 5, 2026.
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