9 Times Erika Kirk Confused MAGA Events For A Beauty Pageant

Erika Kirk may be better known as the widow of Charlie Kirk, the prominent Donald Trump ally killed in September 2025, and the current CEO of Turning Point USA, the organization her late husband co-founded. But she got her start as a beauty queen. In 2012, she was crowned Miss Arizona USA and subsequently represented the state at Miss USA. And it looks like she has been unable to leave the fashion style of those days behind. Time after time, Erika has shown up at MAGA-related events in outfits better suited for pageants.

If anything, Erika has proved she isn't afraid to embrace her past, as she keeps showing up in ever flashier ensembles at different gatherings. From media appearances at Fox News events to Charlie's memorial service and White House ceremonies, Erika seemingly doesn't change her style according to the nature of the event. So, let's take a look at some of the times Erika confused MAGA events for a beauty pageant. 

Charlie Kirk's memorial service on September 21, 2025, marked the moment Erika Kirk shot to prominence. But with fame comes scrutiny, which she learned pretty fast. Among the things that got people talking was her outfit. For the sad occasion, Erika wore a white jacket and pantsuit that she accessorized with a sparkly belt and matching jewelry that looked better suited for the dance floor. Many also found her choice of color inappropriate for the occasion. However, the dress code recommended attendees wear "Sunday Best" attire in red, white, and/or blue.

On December 8, 2025, Erika Kirk sat down with Sean Hannity to discuss Charlie Kirk's book, "Stop, In The Name of God: Why Honoring The Sabbath Will Transform Your Life," on his show. Unfortunately, Erika seemingly confused the Fox News studio for a pageant stage in her cakey makeup and sparkly outfit. She donned a salmon-colored blazer that made it hard for us to keep our attention on the subject at hand and completed her look with mermaid waves. With all its glitz, her ensemble transported us back to her beauty queen days. 

When Erika Kirk walked onto the stage to accept the Charlie Kirk Legacy Award at the Fox Nation Patriot Awards in November 2025, she looked ready for a beauty pageant. She wore a dark green velvet sequin dress that commanded attention, and her hairstyle gave off Miss Arizona vibes. As for her hair, she pulled her platinum-blond tresses back in a hairband, introducing some volume at the top. Erika Kirk's makeup also should have stayed at the pageants — her smoky eyes, fake lashes, and copious amounts of foundation and blush were entirely too much. 

In October 2025, Erika Kirk arrived at the White House in an all-black ensemble. She was there for the ceremony in which Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk. So far, so good, right? Well, not exactly. Her black dress featured a corset-like structure that hugged her torso and sheer black sleeves that extended into an intricate neckpiece. The billowy skirt also seemed more appropriate for the pageants, if you ask us. To complete her look, she drew inspiration from the tradwife trend and wore her hair in a vintage front braid. 

At The New York Times' DealBook Summit in December 2025, Erika Kirk once again proved that a black outfit can absolutely look more appropriate for a nightclub than a professional event. She wore a ribbed ankle-length dress that alone was a bit much for an event that attracted business and policy leaders. But Erika took things a step further by adding a cape-like piece that engulfed her shoulders and neck. At least her makeup wasn't as heavy as we're used to seeing, harkening back to the style she used to wear during her pageant days. 

Erika Kirk put her beauty queen skills to the test at the Turning Point USA Inaugural-Eve Ball on January 19, 2025. For the event — attended by the likes of Donald Trump Jr. and Vice President JD Vance — Erika (seen above with Charlie Kirk) chose a white dress with a completely sheer upper half. The top was decorated with silver sequins across the torso and sleeves and pink sequined floral arrangements at the neck area. She accessorized the ensemble with dangling silver earrings and completed the look with her signature black smoky eyes. 

Erika Kirk didn't start dabbling in her beauty pageant style after moving into the spotlight following Charlie Kirk's assassination. Her style at the June 2025 Young Women's Leadership Summit (seen above) shows that she has been mixing her past and present for a while. Erika discussed the importance of the Sabbath in her and Charlie's family life in an extravagant pale pink dress. Not even Erika's killer legs could distract from the tacky outfit. The upper portion of the dress featured exaggerated balloon sleeves and a high neckline with a giant bow that wouldn't look appropriate anywhere but a beauty pageant. 

In November 2025, Erika Kirk wore another black outfit that belonged more in a pageant than a media event. During a live event hosted by "The Megyn Kelly Show," Erika channeled Kimberly Guilfoyle's tacky MAGA style in a lace dress. And by lace dress, we mean the whole dress was made of lace, from the sleeves to the skirt. To make it even more pageant-y, it featured a velvet-like lapel. Her hair and makeup completed the glam look, with Erika going for the dark smoky eyes and perfect waves. 

Erika Kirk and JD Vance's joint appearance at a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi in October 2025 gave people lots to talk about for many reasons. Unfortunately, her choice of attire was among them. Erika must have defied all laws of physics to fit into the skintight black leather pants she chose for the occasion. She paired it with a white top with the word "Freedom" emblazoned across the front. If her shirt added a touch of casualness to the outfit, her heavy makeup brought the pageant level back up.