U.S. House Representative Anna Paulina Luna misspoke on a podcast, stating Erika Kirk, widow of TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk, "lost her kids." Luna later clarified she meant the children lost their father after Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting in September 2025. Despite the viral clip and subsequent rumors, Erika Kirk has not lost custody of her son and daughter and continues to parent them as a single mother. Luna admitted to the misstatement, emphasizing the devastating impact of the loss on Kirk.