Erika and Charlie Kirk first met in New York City, when what was supposed to be a job interview for Turning Point USA turned into a personal connection and the start of their relationship.

Quick scoop: how they met

  • Erika initially met Charlie through Turning Point USA, where she interviewed with him for a potential role at the organization he co-founded.
  • During this first meeting, they continued their conversation over food at a spot in New York City (Erika later referenced “Bill’s Burgers in NYC” when recalling their first long conversation).
  • What began as a formal interview quickly shifted, with Charlie telling her he was not going to hire her because he wanted to date her instead, marking the start of their romance.

Timeline context

  • Their initial connection and early conversations happened around 2018–2019, tied to Erika’s interaction with Turning Point USA and time spent in New York City.
  • They later got engaged in December 2020 and married on May 8, 2021, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

In short: when people ask “where did Erika and Charlie Kirk meet,” the commonly cited setting is New York City, in the context of a Turning Point USA job interview that turned into a date.

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