President Donald Trump has appointed Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and the organization’s current CEO, to serve on the United States Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors.
The appointment comes after her late husband was selected to serve on the board before his assassination on September 10 at Utah Valley University. The board, which consists of 16 members, is tasked with making recommendations to the defense secretary for changes at the Air Force Academy. It also provides an annual report on the academy’s morale, finances, and academics.
Members of the board currently include Senators Markwayne Mullin, Tommy Tuberville, Kevin Cramer, Ted Budd, and John Hickenlooper, among others.
