Erika Kirk Claims Ambitious Women Seek Government Support Instead of Relationships for Certain Needs

At the 2025 DealBook Summit on Wednesday, December 3, Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA and widow of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, shared her perspective on career-oriented women and the recent New York City mayoral election.

During her discussion with DealBook editor-at-large Andrew Ross Sorkin, Kirk addressed Democrat Zohran Mamdanis victory in the New York City mayoral race. Mamdani, who defeated former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa, became the first Muslim and democratic socialist mayor of the city. Kirk noted that Mamdani successfully appealed to younger voters, particularly females, which she found noteworthy given her own political views.

Reflecting on her experiences living in Manhattan, Kirk remarked, I loved this city, before commenting on female voters. She suggested that in highly career-focused environments, such as Manhattan, some women may turn to government support as a substitute for certain aspects of personal relationships. Kirk elaborated that relying on government assistance in place of forming a family or marriage can alter perspectives on personal responsibilities and partnerships.

She emphasized her hope that young women in the city will not see government programs as a replacement for forming familial or marital connections, highlighting the value of mutual support within a household.

Kirk found it striking that a large proportion of Mamdanis supporters were women, particularly noting that 75% of young voters aged 18-29 and 82% of young women favored him, according to the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) at Tufts University. Mamdani is scheduled to take office as mayor on January 1, 2026.

Author: Aiden Foster