Druski has triggered outrage over his latest mega-viral skit in which he dressed up as Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika — leading some to accuse him of going too far.
The black comic painted his skin and sported a white suit, blue contact lenses and blond locks as he mocked the Turning Point USA CEO in his “How Conservative Women in America Act” sketch, which has racked up more than 40 million views on social media.
Druski’s skit began with “Erika” dancing as pyrotechnics went off around her, in a sendup of Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, before answering questions from reporters about the Iran war in imitation of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
The comic also mocked Erika’s body language from a December CBS News town hall, during which critics had called out her intense stare.
“I serve a righteous God, and that is why we say our prayers. We are all his children, and when I say children, I mean the holy blessed Trinity, which is why I hold the Bible,” Druski, whose real name is Drew Desbordes, said in the video.
“We have to protect all men in America, especially the white men in America. Those are the ones we care about. Yes, because they are the ones who matter most.”
Druski, who also donned “white-face” in September of last year to portray a racist NASCAR fan, was then seen ordering an organic “pup cup” and struggling in a Pilates class.
Scores of fans were left in hysterics, but the depiction struck a nerve among others.
“This is too far man… You were completely disrespectful during NFL Honors & now you’re making fun of Erika Kirk, whose husband was brutally assassinated. This ain’t it,” conservative commentator Jon Root wrote on X.
“Of all conservatives women in America why her? This woman is [still] grieving,” another X user wrote.
“Is this a joke? You think this is funny? Making fun of Erika Kirk? You’re a disgusting piece of you know what,” added a third.
Druski came under heavy criticism in February after butchering Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s name while presenting him with the the Offensive Player of the Year Award. The comic later said he had reached out to Smith-Njigba to apologize but had not heard back.
Erika Kirk has not commented on the bit.
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