Wikipedia debates deleting the profile page of Charlie Kirk’s wife, Erika
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A debate is raging among Wikipedia editors over whether to delete the profile page of Erika Kirk, wife of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Her Wikipedia entry is currently restricted, preventing users from making edits, as editor nominators claim she does not meet the site’s notability criteria and lacks substantial independent coverage.

Prior to her husband’s demise, Erika did not have an individual Wikipedia page. Editors pointed out that the article was initiated on Thursday immediately following the unfortunate event.

Erika Kirk tribute speech

Erika Kirk gives a heartfelt speech two days after Charlie Kirk’s passing, with a tribute message and photo of him displayed on the podium. (Courtesy: Turning Point USA)

Wikipedia, a platform that allows community editing, often restricts changes on high-profile or contentious pages during ongoing debates. The entry remains locked until Sept. 18.

Yet, a majority of contributors expressed that her page should remain, citing the considerable public interest in her stemming from recent events.

“Wikipedia appears absurd with a notice stating this topic is under consideration for deletion,” one user commented. “It’s uneditable until Sept. 18? It’s absurd. She gave a speech Friday night, two nights after the incident (covered live solely by FOX) where she emphatically stated her resolve to continue the TPUSA movement. These restrictions must be lifted.”

Another echoed those sentiments.

“This is ridiculous nitpicking. She is NOW notable, so she should now be included in Wiki,” the user wrote. “There are plenty of people highlighted in Wiki that are far from ‘notable’ as many would define it.”

Many keep votes are driven by current public interest and her Miss Arizona win in 2012 — arguments sometimes seen as weaker under policy.

Charlie and Erika Kirk stand together on stage at event

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is pictured with his wife Erika Kirk on stage at an event earlier this year in Phoenix. Erika Kirk has since stepped into the spotlight following his death. (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

Although the keep votes are in the majority, the decision will ultimately hinge on whether administrators believe there’s enough independent, significant coverage to meet the bar. Policy-heavy delete rationales carry weight.

Fox News Digital reached out to Wikipedia for comment but did not receive a response in time for publication. 

Wikipedia has often been criticized for leaning left. In 2022, Elon Musk slammed the site for contemplating removing its entry on the “Twitter Files” investigation, while in 2020 the platform locked down a page on Hunter Biden’s laptop.

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