20 Minutes ago in Washington, Erika Kirk was confirmed as

Phoenix Police told 12 News that since Erika’s visit was a private event, the responsibility for securing it rests with the event organizers and must be coordinated with the school district.

“We regularly work with community partners to support public safety during gatherings. As with any event, our officers will continue to monitor activity, review available information, and adjust deployment strategies as needed to help ensure a safe environment for students, staff, and the surrounding community,” a police spokesperson said in a statement.

Her speaking appearance has been organized with the school’s Club America chapter, a TPUSA-affiliated organization. The right-wing nonprofit is headquartered in Phoenix, and she and Charlie lived in the nearby affluent suburb of Scottsdale for many years.

The Daily Beast reached out to TPUSA for comment on the controversy.

Students at Pinnacle High School are not too enthused by Erika’s visit to campus next week.Daniel Cole/REUTERS

It’s not the first time she and her late husband stirred up controversy in Arizona’s public schools.