NEW YORK/PHOENIX — Erika Kirk (formerly Erika Frantzve) was appointed Chairman and CEO of TPUSA following the fatal shooting of her husband, Charlie Kirk, at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. While she is now a central figure in the MAGA movement, her professional history as a real estate agent for the Corcoran Group has recently resurfaced on social media, fueled by the Department of Justice’s ongoing release of the “Epstein Files.”
The Corcoran Connection: Fact vs. Fiction
The Corcoran Group was indeed involved in the high-profile sale of Jeffrey Epstein’s real estate holdings, including his Palm Beach mansion and New York City townhouse, to fund the Epstein Victims’ Compensation Program.
- The Lead Agent: These sales were managed by Corcoran agent Kerry Warwick, not Erika Kirk.
- Erika’s Role: While Erika Kirk was a licensed agent with the Corcoran Group in New York City as recently as late 2025, there is no evidence that she was personally involved in the Epstein listings or that she had any professional contact with Epstein’s estate.
- The Files: Despite millions of pages being released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, neither Erika nor Charlie Kirk appear in the documents as associates, clients, or flight log passengers.
A Target for Misinformation
As Erika Kirk’s political influence grows, she has become a frequent target for viral misinformation. Recent debunked claims include:
- The Will Rumor: A false report from a parody account claimed Charlie Kirk wrote Erika out of his will shortly before his death; this has been proven entirely fabricated.
- The 2014 Allegation: A rumor involving the grooming of a minor in 2014 was amplified by some conservative commentators but was dismissed for lack of any credible evidence.
- The “Romanian Angels” Claim: Speculation regarding her past nonprofit work in Romania was investigated and found to contain no evidence of wrongdoing or “bans” from the country.
Carrying the Torch
Erika Kirk continues to lead TPUSA’s “American Comeback Tour,” which her husband was headlining at the time of his death. Most recently, she shared a personal video on social media showing her ailing mother in the hospital, asking her followers for prayers as she balances the leadership of a national organization with family crises.