British broadcaster Piers Morgan is publicly defending Erika Kirk after her forceful response to conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of her husband, Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk.In a December 11, 2025 statement on X, Morgan condemned those spreading false claims about Erika and the circumstances of the killing, calling individuals who push such narratives for profit “beyond contempt.”Piers Morgan @piersmorganLINKThe way @MrsErikaKirk has been treated since her husband Charlie’s death is so despicable. Those who fuel deliberate lies about her, and the murder, purely for financial gain, are beyond contempt.His remark came shortly after Erika addressed the ongoing speculation directly in a Fox News interview, where she rejected online theories and emphasized her commitment to pursuing justice.As the widow of prominent conservative personality Charlie Kirk who was shot and killed during a September 10, 2025 event at Utah Valley University, she said the claims have repeatedly retraumatized her team. Toward the end of her remarks, she said the conspiracies amount to “a mind virus.”More about what Erika Kirk said about speculationsPiers Morgan's comments come after Erika Kirk addressed the rumors during an interview on Fox News’ Outnumbered, aired December 10, 2025 which has since circulated widely. She said she has avoided engaging with speculation about her husband’s assassination but stressed that her refusal to respond should not be misinterpreted.“I do not have time to address the noise. My silence does not mean that I’m complacent.”She added that “no rock will be unturned” in efforts to uncover answers and pursue accountability.Erika Kirk also criticized commentators who have implied that she or members of Turning Point USA were involved in a cover-up, saying some creators have made “hundreds of thousands of dollars every single episode going after the people that I love.” She urged critics to direct their accusations at her personally, not at staff members who witnessed the shooting at Utah Valley University and remain deeply affected.Describing the emotional impact the online theories have had on her team, Erika Kirk said,“This is not okay, it’s not healthy. This is a mind virus. Every time they bring this back up, what are we supposed to do? Relive that trauma all over again?”She also emphasized that she considers her staff family and is committed to protecting them.Despite the pressure, Erika Kirk said she would not be intimidated.“This is a duty to my husband, and it’s an absolute honor. And I will never back down.”Candace Owens’ claims fuel renewed controversyErika Kirk’s remarks were delivered amid ongoing claims from several commentators, with Candace Owens among the most prominent voices advancing alternative theories about Charlie Kirk’s death.Candace Owens has recently put forward a series of unverified allegations suggesting U.S. military involvement, citing an email she said came from someone claiming to be in the armed forces. She did not provide evidence, publish the email, or identify any source.Candace Owens has previously circulated a range of theories about the assassination, and her posts have drawn both attention and criticism within conservative circles. Her comments have contributed to what Erika Kirk described as a cycle of harmful speculation that forces those closest to her late husband to revisit the circumstances of his killing.Charlie Kirk, 31, was assassinated on September 10, 2025 during an event at Utah Valley University. The loss has continued to reverberate across Turning Point USA, where Erika serves as CEO. Observers note that while the investigation remains ongoing, the volume of competing narratives online has intensified scrutiny and emotional strain for those involved.