In the wake of the memorial service for Charlie Kirk on Sunday, a bizarre accusation has surfaced online, claiming that his widow, Erika Kirk, made a satanic hand gesture during her appearance at the event in Glendale, Arizona.
The claim, which has gone viral, suggests that Erika’s gesture was intended to invoke the “devil horn” symbol.
At the memorial, Erika, 36, a devout Christian, was seen on stage beside former President Donald Trump, where she made a hand sign that is widely recognized in American Sign Language as a gesture for “I love you.”
When did Erika Kirk make the gesture?
After delivering a heartfelt speech about her late husband’s life and legacy, she raised her arm with her index and pinky fingers raised, a common sign used to express love and affection.
However, a number of social media users quickly misinterpreted the gesture, labeling it as a “satanic hand symbol.”
“I caught this hand sign from Erika Kirk, which is a Devil/Owl sign people use in dark meetings and rock-on concerts,” one person posted.
Another questioned her actions, stating, “What is happening? Erika Kirk throwing up a satanic hand symbol to end off Charlie’s funeral?!?! I hope she doesn’t realize what she’s doing, but this is definitely suspicious!”
Despite the hateful claims circulating online, supporters of Erika Kirk quickly rushed to her defense, clarifying that the gesture was, in fact, a widely recognized sign for “I love you” in sign language.
