Erika Kirk Leads Peaceful Gathering Amid Protests | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 25, 2026 · 1m

Erika Kirk, widow of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, took the stage at Pursuit Church in Kirkland, drawing both passionate supporters and vocal protesters outside as tensions simmered over LGBTQ rights, immigration, and women’s issues. Inside, the event remained calm despite a teen being escorted out for shouting, while outside, heated debates erupted — one protester argued the Bible opposes gay marriage, countered by another that no one should be governed by someone else’s faith. With heavy police presence, the night contrasted sharply with last May’s violent clash in Seattle’s Cal…