Washington, D.C. woke up to a sight that immediately dominated headlines: a towering banner draped outside the Heritage Foundation’s headquarters, featuring an image of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk and his wife, Erika. The message, emblazoned in bold white letters across a dark backdrop, read like a manifesto:

A Banner Meant to Unite — or Divide?

Why Griner? Why Now?

Backlash from Both Sides

The Heritage Foundation’s Response

Griner Breaks Her Silence

Social Media Meltdown

Legacy vs. Message

What Comes Next