The release, signed by board members Doug De Groote, Mike Miller, Tom Sodeika, and David Engelhardt, noted the decision was unanimous. The accompanying caption added, “In prior discussions, Charlie expressed to multiple executives that this is what he wanted in the event of his death.” The announcement also invoked the slain founder’s motto, “We have a country to save,” and pledged that “the attempt to destroy Charlie’s work will become our chance to make it more powerful and enduring than ever before.”

Tyler Bowyer, COO of Turning Point Action, also voiced support in a post to X: “This was what Charlie hoped for and wanted and he said so numerous times. Erika is one with Charlie and Charlie is one with Erika. We will put all force of Charlie’s spiritual, intellectual and activist capital into supporting her in every way possible. God Bless @MrsErikaKirk!”