LOS ANGELES –  After her husband Charlie Kirk’s assassination in September 2025, Erika Kirk stepped into two top roles at Turning Point USA (TPUSA), serving as CEO and chairwoman of the conservative youth group he co-founded.

Now, about six months into her tenure, she’s facing a fast-moving online backlash. Screenshots said to show flirtatious, personal messages she sent to a 15-year-old girl in 2013-2014 have resurfaced, leading to grooming accusations and criticism, including from some conservative voices.

The claims gained traction again in early February 2026 and have spread across social media, conservative podcasts, and online news coverage. Commentator Candace Owens has weighed in publicly, calling the alleged exchanges “textbook grooming behavior” and pointing to other claims involving gifts and photography.

How Erika Kirk Rose to the Top at TPUSA

Erika Kirk, 37, formerly Erika Frantzve, first drew national attention after winning Miss Arizona USA in 2012. She graduated from Liberty University and built a public faith-focused brand. Over time, she hosted devotional podcasts, ran Bible studies, and launched a faith-based clothing line and nonprofit called Everyday Heroes Like You.

She married Charlie Kirk in 2021. Together, they often spoke about conservative priorities, family life, and youth activism. After Charlie’s death, TPUSA’s board unanimously named her CEO and chairwoman. In public remarks, including her memorial eulogy, she said she planned to continue his work and urged unity and love after the tragedy.

Still, her early months in charge have brought extra attention. Coverage has mentioned staff firings, questions about TPUSA’s direction, and personal choices, including reports that a wedding photo was removed from Charlie’s office. A TPUSA source said practical concerns tied to her young child drove that decision.

What the Allegations Say

The dispute centers on alleged text messages from more than a decade ago, when Erika was about 25 and using her maiden name. The screenshots, shared widely on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook, show messages addressed to a girl described as 15 at the time. Some posts identify the teen as Jillian or Jill Falkon.

People circulating the screenshots and related claims point to:

• Comments about the teen’s appearance, including mentions of her “eyes,” “lips,” “skin,” and calling her a “dime piece.”
• Pet names, such as “sweetheart.”
• Jokes and remarks that read as unusually personal or familiar.
• Claims that gifts were sent to the minor, including chocolate-covered strawberries and a handwritten birthday card.
• References to a photo shoot or similar interaction, which has fueled debate about consent and whether parents were involved.

Critics say the tone and age gap make the messages inappropriate for adult-to-teen communication. Owens amplified the story in posts and a video, calling the behavior strange and crossing lines. She also raised concerns about photographing minors, depending on consent rules in certain states.

Posts describing the teen’s account say it appeared youth-focused at the time. According to online chatter, the messages first spread years ago in political and internet drama circles, then surfaced again more recently.

What’s Confirmed, and What Isn’t

As of February 2026, the claims remain unverified. No independent proof has publicly confirmed the screenshots, such as metadata checks, verified timestamps, or device records. Kirk has not made a direct public statement that addresses the specific screenshots or clearly denies that they are real.

Most coverage labels the story as “alleged” and points out that the posts went viral without outside verification. At this time, there are no reported criminal charges or civil lawsuits tied to the alleged messages.

Supporters argue that key context is missing. For example, they say the relationship could have involved mentorship, activism, modeling, or a casual online connection. Some also claim the tone looks like over-the-top praise without sexual intent. On the other hand, critics say the messages feel inappropriate either way.

Meanwhile, the timing has added fuel. The renewed attention comes during broader tension in conservative media, including reported rifts involving figures such as Owens. Because of that, some people view the controversy as part of personal or political feuds, not just a stand-alone dispute.

What This Could Mean for TPUSA and the Conservative Movement

Turning Point USA often speaks out against what it calls grooming and harmful influences on young people, especially in schools and culture. Because of that, critics have used the allegations against its leader to accuse the group of hypocrisy and to call for accountability.

TPUSA continues to run campus programs, host major events like AmericaFest, and push youth outreach under Kirk’s leadership. Supporters point to her faith-based message and family values. Critics, however, question the organization’s stability as controversies stack up.

For now, the resurfaced grooming allegations pose a serious test for Erika Kirk and TPUSA. Old messages can reappear quickly and reshape public perception overnight. Whether these claims are proven, debunked, or left unresolved will likely determine how lasting the fallout becomes.

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TOLEDO, Ohio –  A 33-year-old Toledo man is facing federal charges after authorities say he threatened to kill Vice President JD Vance ahead of a January visit to northwest Ohio. Investigators say the case widened after a search turned up multiple digital files described as child sexual abuse materials (CSAM), bringing separate accusations tied to receipt and distribution.

Federal grand jurors in the Northern District of Ohio indicted Shannon Mathre this week. He is charged with one count of threatening to kill or inflict bodily harm on a successor to the presidency, under 18 U.S.C. § 871(a). The U.S. Secret Service arrested Mathre on February 6, 2026, after the indictment was returned.

Court filings and Justice Department statements say the threat was posted or sent on or about January 21, 2026. That was one day before Vice President Vance was set to attend a public event in the Toledo area. The indictment quotes Mathre as saying: “I am going to find out where he (the vice president) is going to be and use my M14 automatic gun and kill him.”

Federal officials say they moved quickly after the alleged threat surfaced, reviewing Mathre’s online activity and looking into whether he had the intent to act. During the arrest and search, agents seized a Samsung phone and other devices. A forensic review allegedly found several files showing minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

Ohio Grand Jury Charges

The grand jury also charged Mathre with receipt and distribution of child pornography under 18 U.S.C. § 2252(a)(2). Prosecutors allege the conduct occurred between December 31, 2025, and January 21, 2026, which overlaps with the time frame of the alleged threat. Federal agencies often use the term CSAM to stress that the content documents abuse.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed the case in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He said that while arresting Mathre for the alleged threat against the vice president, federal law enforcement also found child sexual abuse materials in his possession.

Mathre appeared in federal court after his arrest and pleaded not guilty. His lawyer, Neil McElroy, told reporters that Mathre’s health problems make it unlikely he could have carried out a real-world attack. A judge ordered him held at the Lucas County Corrections Center while he awaits a detention hearing later this week.

The charges arrive as security teams face a steady stream of online threats aimed at public officials. Vance, a former Ohio senator and the author of Hillbilly Elegy, has had other recent security-related incidents tied to his name.

Authorities said January included separate cases, including a California man accused of making threats during a Disneyland visit and an Ohio man accused of damaging windows at Vance’s Cincinnati-area home.

Federal prosecutors say threats against the president, vice president, and others in the line of succession are treated as serious crimes, even when a suspect may not seem able to follow through. The threat charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The child pornography count carries up to 20 years in prison and the same maximum fine.

Disbelief and Anger in Ohio

The U.S. Secret Service, which handles protective investigations involving threats against protectees, did not share details about how the alleged threat was first identified, citing the ongoing case. In many investigations, such leads can come from public tips, platform reports, or other monitoring that flags threatening content.

Legal experts say it is common for additional crimes to surface once investigators start reviewing a suspect’s devices and accounts. One former federal prosecutor, speaking anonymously, said that when agents track a person’s digital trail for one allegation, they sometimes uncover evidence of other offenses. The child exploitation charges, the prosecutor added, tend to raise public concern because they involve harm to children.

In Toledo, reactions have ranged from disbelief to anger. Online posts on Reddit and X have included calls for quick prosecution, along with political speculation. Authorities have not said the threat was part of a larger plan or linked to an organized group.

As the case moves forward, prosecutors are expected to rely on evidence pulled from Mathre’s devices, including communications, timestamps, and metadata tied to the alleged threat and the CSAM-related counts. No trial date has been set.

The Justice Department said it will continue to pursue cases involving threats against public officials and crimes involving the exploitation of children. The investigation remains active.

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WILMINGTON – The suburbs of Delaware are on edge after the arrest of William “Bill” Stevenson, the first husband of former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. Stevenson, 77, was taken into custody Monday and charged with first-degree murder in the death of his current wife, Linda Stevenson.

Police say the arrest comes after a weeks-long investigation into a domestic incident that ended in tragedy in late 2025. While it’s a local homicide case, Stevenson’s connection to a well-known public figure has pushed it into national headlines, pulling attention back to an early part of Jill Biden’s life that has stayed mostly private.

The case began late on December 28, 2025. New Castle County Police reported that officers were sent to the Stevensons’ home in the Oak Hill area of Wilmington after a call about a domestic dispute.

When first responders arrived, they found 64-year-old Linda Stevenson unresponsive in the living room. Police and paramedics tried to save her, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body was sent to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science for an autopsy.

Bill Stevenson was at the home and reportedly cooperated at first. Still, investigators spent more than a month reviewing evidence and interviewing witnesses before prosecutors moved forward. On February 2, 2026, a grand jury indicted the 77-year-old businessman on a charge of first-degree murder.

Who Is Bill Stevenson?

In Delaware, Bill Stevenson is known for founding the Stone Balloon in Newark, a well-known college bar that hosted major acts, including Bruce Springsteen. Outside the state, many people know his name mainly because of his past marriage to Jill Biden.

Stevenson and Jill Biden, then Jill Jacobs, married in February 1970 when she was 18 and attending the University of Delaware. Their marriage lasted five years. In the mid-1970s, as the relationship broke down, Jill met a young Delaware senator named Joe Biden.

Their divorce was finalized in May 1975. Jill Biden went on to build a career in education and served as First Lady of the United States from 2021 to 2025. Stevenson stayed in Delaware and later married Linda. They had been married for close to 40 years when she died.

A Long-Running Dispute in Public

This isn’t the first time Bill Stevenson has drawn attention during the Bidens’ years in the spotlight. In recent years, he spoke out publicly against his ex-wife and her second husband, President Joe Biden.

In interviews and in a memoir, Stevenson challenged the timeline the Bidens have shared about how Joe and Jill met. The Bidens have said they were introduced on a blind date in 1975, after Jill’s first marriage ended. Stevenson claimed their relationship started earlier. Biden spokespeople rejected those claims, calling them recycled and untrue.

Jill Biden has rarely spoken in detail about her first marriage. After news of Stevenson’s arrest, a spokesperson for her office said she would not comment.

Remembering Linda Stevenson

As the case moves into the court system, friends and clients are grieving Linda Stevenson, who was described as loyal and tough.

Linda Stevenson ran a successful bookkeeping business and was a devoted Philadelphia Eagles fan. Her obituary describes her as a mother and grandmother who loved family time, especially trips with her daughter and granddaughter. The obituary, published shortly after her death in December, did not mention her husband.

People who knew her have shared shock and sadness about what happened. One neighbor said Linda would do anything for her family and called her death heartbreaking.

Bill Stevenson is being held at the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington. At his arraignment, a judge set bail at $500,000 cash. As of Wednesday morning, he remained in custody because he had not posted bond.

The Delaware Department of Justice has not released the cause of death or a possible motive, pointing to the ongoing prosecution. If convicted of first-degree murder, Stevenson would face a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole.

The trial is expected to bring heavy media coverage, both because of the serious charge and because of Stevenson’s ties to one of the country’s best-known political families. For now, the center of the story is a courtroom in Wilmington, where a once familiar Delaware name is now at the heart of a homicide case.

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