Hunter Kozak,‌ a ‍student at Utah Valley University, was the last person to pose a question to conservative commentator Charlie Kirk ⁣before his assassination in September.​ This week, Kozak ⁢had the prospect ‌to meet and ask a⁣ question of Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, during a CBS news town​ hall that⁣ aired at 8 p.m. Mountain ⁤Time on December 13,‍ 2025 (CBS News).

The ‍town hall was moderated by Bari⁤ Weiss, editor-in-chief of ‌CBS News, and featured questions from an invited audience. Robert‍ Milgrim, father of Sarah Milgrim, a 26-year-old Israeli embassy staffer ​killed in May‌ outside‌ the Capitol,⁤ was ⁣also in attendance (CBS News).

Background: The‌ Assassination of Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk,⁢ a prominent figure in conservative media and the founder of Turning Point USA,⁣ was assassinated on September 12, 2025, in phoenix, Arizona (New York⁢ Times). The suspect, ‌identified as Jason Miller, was taken into custody ‍and is awaiting ⁣trial.authorities have not yet released a definitive motive for the ‌shooting.

the shooting occurred⁤ after a Turning Point USA event. ​ Kirk had been taking questions‌ from the audience​ when Miller approached and opened fire. The ⁢incident sparked widespread condemnation ⁣from across the political spectrum.

The​ CBS News ⁢Town Hall

The CBS news town hall featuring Erika Kirk was intended to provide a platform for her to share her grief and reflect ⁤on her husband’s life and legacy. Bari Weiss guided the conversation, ‍focusing on ​Kirk’s work, his⁣ impact on the conservative movement, and⁤ the challenges facing his family ‍in‍ the wake of his death.

Hunter Kozak’s ​question​ to Erika Kirk reportedly ​focused on how she planned to​ continue ​her husband’s work and what message she hoped ​to convey to ⁢his supporters. The ⁤specific content of the question and ⁤Erika Kirk’s response have not yet been widely reported ⁤beyond the broadcast itself.

Sarah Milgrim and the ⁤May Incident

The presence of Robert Milgrim at the‌ town hall ‌highlights the ‍broader⁣ context of loss and violence ⁣that has impacted​ families connected ‌to ⁣political events. Sarah Milgrim,​ a 26-year-old Israeli ⁢embassy⁢ staffer, was fatally shot in ‍May 2025 ‌during a protest near the U.S.Capitol (NBC News). The shooting ‌remains⁤ under ​inquiry.

Milgrim’s ‍attendance at the ​town hall underscores the shared‍ experience of grief and ‍the⁢ ongoing search for answers in the wake of tragic ⁤events.