Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA and widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, withdrew from a scheduled event featuring Vice President JD Vance after receiving threats against her life, according to remarks made by Vance.

Speaking to students at the University of Georgia, Vance said he had been informed of the threats and acknowledged concerns that the event might be canceled entirely due to security risks. He did not provide specific details about the nature or origin of the threats.

Vance indicated he had consulted with the U.S. Secret Service regarding safety measures and said he was not personally concerned about his own security. Neither the Secret Service nor Turning Point USA immediately responded to requests for additional comment.

The incident follows the killing of Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed in September during a speaking event at Utah Valley University. Authorities described the attack as politically motivated, intensifying concerns about political violence in the United States.

Charlie Kirk co-founded Turning Point USA as a national organization focused on mobilizing young voters around conservative causes. His death prompted widespread reactions across the political spectrum and led to heightened security at public events involving political figures.

Erika Kirk’s decision to withdraw underscores ongoing concerns about safety for public figures and organizers in the current political climate, particularly at high-profile campus events.