Druski’s ‘whiteface’ skit parodying Erika Kirk’s makeup and mannerisms sparks backlash

WASHINGTON, DC: Comedian Druski, whose real name is Drew Desbordes, is being called out online after he appeared to take a dig at Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed in September 2025 at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Druski, who is also an actor, shared his sketch, "How Conservative Women in America act," on social media on Wednesday, March 25. He wore prosthetics and makeup to resemble a White woman for the skit. 

Druski appears to imitate Erika Kirk in skit

Though he did not name Erika in the video, it showed him seemingly copying her makeup style, her blonde hair, her way of dressing, and her well-known fist gesture. For example, the 31-year-old's skit starts with him entering a stage full of sparkles. It resembled Erika's entry at her late husband's memorial.

The skit also showed the comedian saying, "We have to protect all men of America, especially White men of America." The remark was quite similar to what the CEO of TPUSA had said earlier this month while visiting the Arkansas Governor's Mansion.

She reportedly said, "Don’t let anyone disenfranchise you because you’re a young man — especially a young, White, male man. We need strong men out there. Strong men who are convicted, that will be good leaders, good husbands, good fathers, like mine."

Internet calls Druski's skit 'blatant racism'

People online immediately slammed him for mocking a woman still mourning her husband’s death. Some even described the skit as "blatant racism."

“Despite her being taunted by smaller creators, we share a responsibility to know when something is too far, her husband actually was killed a few months ago. You can go viral with ease but why does it have to be at the cost of a family this time?” Right-wing journalist Dom Lucre remarked on X (formerly Twitter).

Another X user wrote, “The nascar video was funny. It was harmless humor and that’s why most white people didn’t care This is too far though. Beyond the blatant racism, you’re mocking a widow who had her husband assassinated in front of the world. Imagine a white person dressing up as a 'black liberal women' to mock them and posting it on the internet."

“Of all conservatives women in America 🇺🇸 why her? This woman is till [sic] grieving," a person asked. 

“I don't understand.. Are we supposed to think it's funny to make fun of -a widow ? -a Christian? -an innocent person who only spreads kindness and gospel In real life, do you think people make fun of Erika's appearance or yours?” another critical comment read. 

“Black comedian Druski puts on full whiteface, blonde wig, and prosthetics to mock Erika Kirk and conservative women in America. Imagine the meltdown if a white comedian did blackface to clown on Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, or any strong Black queen trope career canceled in 5 mins, endless thinkpieces about racism," one more wrote. 

"But Druski gets a pass because it’s just comedy when targeting white conservative women who actually get married, have kids, build families, and fight for borders, faith, and sanity instead of OnlyFans, therapy bills, and regrets at 35," they added. 

OutKick's Clay Travis wrote, "Erika Kirk’s husband was assassinated in September. It’s March & a black comedian is putting on white face & mocking her in a video. Honest question, if a prominent black leader had been assassinated & a white comedian put on blackface & mocked his widow, what would happen?"

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