Recently, Donald Trump and Erika Kirk shared a heartfelt moment on stage, embracing each other during a memorial service for the late Charlie Kirk in Arizona. This bond, forged through a tragic event, has unexpectedly unveiled a peculiar link between them that traces back several years.
The service, held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, saw tens of thousands gathering to honor the memory of Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative political activist. Erika, his widow, addressed the audience in a moving speech, expressing gratitude, particularly towards President Trump, for his unwavering support.
In a tearful acknowledgment during an appearance on the Charlie Kirk Show, Erika expressed her heartfelt thanks. “Mr. President, my husband loved you. And he knew that you loved him too. He did. Your friendship was amazing. You supported him so well, as did he for you,” she declared.
The event saw Donald Trump delivering a speech with Erika by his side. As he wrapped up, he pulled her into a warm embrace, drawing applause from those present. However, the moment sparked discussions online, focusing on Trump’s expression during the hug.
A Peculiar Past Connection
Their recent camaraderie in the face of loss has uncovered a curious historical connection. An image shared on social media revealed Erika’s participation in the 2012 Miss USA competition, an event once owned by Trump himself. This discovered link surprised many.
“So, Erika Kirk was part of the 2012 Miss USA competition, which Trump owned. Her talent for Miss Arizona involved a basketball dribbling performance. You can still hire her for modeling and acting through her website,” a user noted on social media.
For many years, Donald Trump was at the helm of the Miss USA competition, co-owning the Miss Universe Organization. Though he parted ways with the pageant in 2015, he was reportedly influential, not just overseeing but also contributing to decisions about contestants and winners.
Erika, who took home the title of Miss Arizona in 2011, thus represented her state at the 2012 Miss USA competition. Known then by her maiden name Frantzve, she once shared her aspirations, saying, “What really matters is making a difference, and I want to change the world. The bling is just a bonus.”
Controversial Influence in Miss USA Pageants
In addition to Miss USA, Erika had also participated in Miss Teen USA competitions. According to reports, preliminary judges had alleged that Trump had direct involvement in choosing winners at these pageants.
“We were instructed not to discuss our votes, but we did anyway,” one judge mentioned to The New Yorker, expressing surprise at the winners announced, which did not align with their selections.
“I didn’t know what had happened. I felt ridiculous,” the judge added, highlighting the apparent dissonance during the contests.
Whether Erika was directly selected by Trump remains unknown. However, the likelihood of their paths crossing during those pageants seems quite high, given the circumstances.
What do you think about this surprising connection? Feel free to share your thoughts with others and discuss this intriguing link!
