Trump tells Erika Kirk to 'sue' those who continue to defame her: 'They are jealous'

WASHINGTON, DC: Donald Trump suggested that Erika Kirk should sue people who are trying to defame her.

“They are jealous of Erika,” the president added. "Sue their a** off!"

"I think you should SUE 'EM! I told her, you ought to SUE some of these people." Trump’s advice stemmed from Druski’s viral video parodying “White conservative woman.”

The president made the remarks while hosting an Easter lunch event at the White House on Wednesday, April 1, defending Charlie Kirk’s widow. Kirk was a key ally of Trump and one of the most prominent voices of the MAGA movement within the Republican Party.

The right-wing political activist was shot dead at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, while speaking at an outdoor campus debate planned by Turning Point USA.

Charlie Kirk co-founded Turning Point USA. His widow, Erika Kirk, succeeded him after his death.

What is Druski Erika Kirk's skit?

In a viral parody video titled “How Conservative Women in America Act”, American comedian Druski plays a character whose costumes, make-up, and activities all resemble those of right-wing activist Erika Kirk.

However, the video has sparked controversy, leaving conservatives outraged. Many are calling the viral video an act of racism or reverse racism.

They argued that if a White man had done something similar and donned blackface to send up the activities of African-American widows, he would have been cancelled.

Druski’s parody video echoes Charlie Kirk memorial

Druski posted a two-minute sketch on X on Wednesday evening, March 25, which attracted over 22 million views by the next morning. In the next few days, the video garnered 163 million views on X alone.

While the video did not name Erika, the character resembled Charlie’s widow as Druski painted his skin, wore a white suit, blue contact lenses, and blond locks. The video started with ‘Erika’ dancing as pyrotechnics went off, serving as a reminder of Charlie Kirk’s memorial service.

An event organized to mourn Charlie Kirk was turned into an online debate after Erika Kirk was trolled for dancing at her husband’s memorial service. Many criticised Erika for her entrance and the organizers for the fireworks.

Following the backlash, Kirk spokesman Andrew Kolvet explained why the fireworks were used.

“Because our staff loves the effect. They see it as one of our event signatures. And most importantly, Charlie loved it. We do not grieve the way the world grieves. We refuse to let the evil that killed Charlie rob us of our joy in remembering his incredible life and legacy,” Kolvet, who works as an executive producer for the Krik show, wrote on X.