Grandma Jeanie, Target staffer harassed for wearing Charlie Kirk 'Freedom' t-shirt named Woman of the Year in California Assembly District 3

Jeanie Beeman, the Target employee who went viral in 2025 for wearing a Charlie Kirk Freedom T-shirt after his assassination, has been named Assembly District 3 Woman of the Year in California.

James Gallagher, a member of the state assembly, announced this week that Beeman, a resident of Chico, received the recognition.

“We need more Jeanie Beeman's in America. People who stand for what they believe in and do so with civility and decency still matter, and Jeanie is a great example of that,” Gallagher said in an announcement on social media.



“Jeanie has two daughters, five grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter,” he continued, “She is active in suicide prevention after losing her husband of 40 years. A lifelong Californian, mostly in the Central Valley and Chico. She has worked happily for Target 23 years. Jeanie treasures her family, love, and God daily.”

Beeman gained national attention after a left-wing healthcare worker with thousands of TikTok followers posted a video of herself confronting Beeman and berating her for wearing a red Charlie Kirk T-shirt while working. In the video, the woman, identified as Michelea Ponce, asked Beeman, “Are you f*cking stupid? You support a racist!" Beeman remained calm and responded, “I'm sorry, but I'm not going to stand here and argue with you," and walked away.

After the incident, a fundraiser was launched for Beeman on GiveSendGo, raising money to support her. Beeman later thanked donors for their support.

Because of her support for Kirk, Beeman was recognized at TPUSA’s AmericaFest in December, where she appeared on stage alongside Benny Johnson and Jack Posobiec. When asked about Kirk’s legacy during the event, Beeman said, “It meant that I can stand for freedom, I did in a way. I stand for my rights.”