President Donald Trump has tapped Erika Kirk, the widow of slain political activist Charlie Kirk, to serve in the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors.
Trump did not publicly announce his decision to appoint Erika Kirk to the position, but the White House confirmed the president's appointment in an emailed statement to NTD.
“President Trump made the perfect choice in appointing Erika Kirk to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors,” Oliva Wales, White House spokesperson told NTD. "Charlie Kirk served proudly on the Board, inspiring not only the next generation of servicemembers, but millions around the world with his bold Christian faith, defense of the truth, and deep love of country. Erika Kirk will continue his legacy, and be a fearless advocate for the most elite airpower force in the history of the world whose warriors keep our Nation safe, strong, and free.”
The congressionally mandated board oversees morale, discipline, curriculum, and fiscal affairs at the academy, according to its official website.
Membership on the panel is only attained through appointments by the president and through lawmakers designated by congressional leadership.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Dan Clark, Doug Nikolai, and Dina Powell are also listed as board members tapped by Trump.
NTD reached out to Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas), chairman of the Board of Visitors, seeking a response to Trump’s appointment, but did not receive a response by publication.
Pfluger previously said he had met with Charlie Kirk at a board meeting the month before he was killed in what he called a horrific act of political violence, saying it was an honor to serve alongside him and witness his commitment to the academy.
“Charlie’s closing comments at the Board meeting were about American exceptionalism and inspired all in attendance. They will live on in our memory,” Pfluger added.