Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has faced unfounded accusations of child trafficking relating to her Romanian Angels charitable project. These harmful claims appeared on social media shortly after Charlie Kirk’s death in September 2025.
The Romanian Angels program, operated under Erika’s organization Everyday Heroes Like You, aims to aid children living in Romanian orphanages through gift-giving and messaging campaigns, supplemented by visits from U.S. military personnel.
Snopes fact-checked these allegations and found no proof of wrongdoing or illicit child trafficking involving Erika Kirk or her foundation. The misinformation appears to stem from unrelated scandals in Romania, misappropriated to malign Kirk’s reputation.
Despite intense social media traffic, the truth remains clear: Erika Kirk is not involved in any trafficking, but instead works to improve vulnerable children’s lives.
The false claim highlights the vulnerability individuals face to online smear campaigns, particularly during tragic times.
