Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, has opened up about her emotional struggle to explain his death to their three-year-old daughter in a rare interview with Fox News’ Jesse Watters. The conversation, set to air on Wednesday, November 5, includes poignant moments where Erika describes how she comforts her child amid the grief.

In a preview clip released ahead of the full interview, Watters asked Erika if her daughter still questions “Where’s Daddy?” after being told Charlie was on a “work trip with Jesus.” Erika responded, “Yes, my daughter continues to ask, but it’s really sweet because I keep explaining to her a few things. I said, ‘If ever you want to talk to Daddy, just look up to the sky and start talking to him. He can hear you.’” She added, “I told her, ‘Daddy’s in Heaven.’ She goes, ‘You think I can go sometime?’ I said, ‘Baby, we will all go one day. We will all go one day.’”

Erika also reflected on how she broke the news of Charlie’s death to their daughter during a press conference days after his assassination. She described her approach to explaining such a complex concept to a young child, saying, “What do you tell a 3-year-old? I said, ‘Baby, daddy loves you so much. Don’t you worry. He’s on a work trip with Jesus, so he can afford your blueberry budget.’”

The interview highlights the profound challenges of navigating loss while shielding children from the harsh realities of death. Erika’s heartfelt words underscore the enduring bond between mother and daughter amid unimaginable sorrow.