SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man was arrested early Thursday after he was accused of threatening to kill Erika Kirk ahead of her appearance next week at a Turning Point USA event downtown.
According to investigators, the San Antonio police received reports about a disturbing social media post made by a man named Wenske. He allegedly responded to a post about the upcoming three-day women’s leadership summit organized by Turning Point USA, stating, “I know exactly where to bomb.” This alarming comment raised immediate concerns about safety.
In addition to the bomb threat, Wenske made another post within the same thread saying, “I can’t wait to be the valet for her escort.” These posts were included in the arrest warrant, highlighting the serious nature of his threats.
The situation escalated when an email linked to Wenske was discovered, containing a horrifying message that read, “Death to Erika Kirk and every single speaker there!! America will live on without those scum on this earth. Every Christian nationalist shall perish in the bombing that will take place at every single Turning Point rally and event.” This email further confirmed the intent behind his earlier posts.
Wenske’s bond has been set at a substantial $120,000, reflecting the gravity of the charges against him. Erika Kirk, the target of these threats, is set to be a featured speaker at the Turning Point USA Women’s Leadership Summit, which is scheduled to take place from June 5-7 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk.
Erika Kirk has recently taken on a significant leadership role as the CEO of Turning Point USA, a conservative nonprofit organization. Her appointment came after a tragic event last September, when her husband, Charlie Kirk, was fatally shot at a Turning Point event in Utah. This background adds a poignant layer to her upcoming engagement at the summit.
