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.