A year has passed since Charlie Kirk’s murder, but the incident remains fresh in the nation’s memory. Recently, Dave Chappelle spoke about the assassination, but his comments did not sit well with many people, including Erika Kirk. In fact, Chappelle faced backlash after saying Kirk’s murder put him in a “good mood.”
Erika Kirk condemns jokes about political violence after Dave Chappelle’s stand-up remarks
The 53-year-old comedian addressed several intense events during his November 7 stand-up performance, including Charlie’s death. Following his remarks, Erika condemned jokes about political violence by posting a long X post.
Erika wrote, “To see leftist podcasters, comedians, and commentators laugh about political assassination as though it’s entertainment and the destruction of a human life is a punchline, is beyond disgusting.”
“My husband, Charlie Kirk, was killed in an act of political violence, something our two children and I will live with every day for the rest of our lives. A culture that laughs at assassination is one of profound moral decay. It threatens the very foundation of our country and the principles that hold our democracy together,” she added.
She concluded, “You do not have to agree with someone’s politics to recognize the value of their life. This should not be so hard. Political violence must never be something this country tolerates, excuses, or celebrates.”
The comedian had said, “I feel f*cked up saying this. It’s scary being a public speaker. Ever since that guy Charlie Kirk got murdered — and I shouldn’t say this publicly — but, I feel better.”
For context, this wasn’t the first time the comedian had commented on conservative activist. Chappelle had previously discussed him during his comedy sets.
In September 2025, a few months after Kirk’s assassination, Chappelle first addressed the incident in his Netflix special. At the time, he said that Kirk’s murder had deeply shaken him as a fellow public speaker, adding, “I was shook.” He also took a jab at those comparing Erika’s late husband to Martin Luther King Jr.
