"What did she do wrong again?": Matt Walsh defends Erika Kirk, explains why critics allegedly put her in a "lose-lose scenario"

Commentator Matt Walsh directly addressed ongoing scrutiny of Erika Kirk in a December 11, 2025 video shared on X (formerly Twitter), arguing that public criticism of the late Charlie Kirk’s widow has become unreasonable and contradictory.

Matt Walsh said that no matter how she behaves publicly, whether it be smiling, crying, or remaining composed, detractors find fault with her reactions, creating what he described as an invented “lose-lose scenario.”

He questioned why she is being targeted at all following her husband's September assassination and challenged viewers to consider whether grief alone had become the basis for judgment. Toward the end of his remarks, Walsh pressed critics with one simple question.

"What did she do wrong again?"

Matt Walsh rejects criticism of Erika Kirk as inconsistent and unfounded

In the December 11, 2025 clip, Matt Walsh argued that criticisms directed at Erika Kirk have become circular and impossible for her to satisfy. According to his remarks, if Kirk smiles publicly, critics accuse her of behaving inappropriately during a period of mourning. If she appears upset or emotional, Walsh said detractors label her response performative.

Even the absence of visible emotion, he added, becomes a basis for questioning her sincerity. He described this as a “ridiculous lose-lose scenario … invented by people on both sides.”

Matt Walsh’s comments escalated when he asked repeatedly what Kirk had actually done to warrant such scrutiny. “Her husband died? Is that the sin that she committed?” he said, suggesting that some criticism may amount to speculation driven by online hostility rather than concrete actions.

He concluded by telling her critics to “shut the up,” framing the attacks as baseless and unfair to someone facing profound personal grief.

His remarks came amid heightened public attention on Erika Kirk’s visibility and activity following the September 10, 2025 assassination of Charlie Kirk at a Utah Valley University event. While the video was primarily a defense of her public conduct, it also reflected the broader tensions surrounding how grieving public figures are perceived and discussed online.

Walsh’s commentary followed another public defense of Erika Kirk earlier the same day. According to Fox News on December 11, 2025, reality personality Savannah Chrisley criticized Selling Sunset star Christine Quinn for suggesting Kirk was spending time “everywhere but with her kids.”

Chrisley called the remark a “cheap shot” and argued that Kirk has been actively working to provide stability for her two children since Charlie’s killing. She emphasized that Kirk has continued “advocating, building, [and] working” while navigating a level of grief that “most people would crumble under.”

The debate around Erika Kirk’s public presence continues to unfold alongside developments in the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killing. As Fox News reported on December 11, 05, the Turning Point USA founder was shot on September 10, 2025 during an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities identified 22-year-old Tyler Robinson as the suspect, and he appeared in court for the first time during a recent hearing in Utah.

Charlie Kirk’s work, which included campus appearances, political discussions, and Q&A sessions, had made him a prominent figure among young conservatives. Following his death, supporters and colleagues emphasized the scale of the movement he built. Chrisley echoed that sentiment in her comments, saying the assassination galvanized “millions” of activists and increased public attention on his legacy.

Within this environment, Erika Kirk’s visibility has grown significantly. Her appearances, leadership role, and public statements have generated wide commentary, both critical and sympathetic.

Edited by Devangee