Trump, Vance Lead Tributes at Charlie Kirk Memorial Service in Arizona
Trump, Vance Lead Tributes at Charlie Kirk Memorial Service in Arizona
A star-studded memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk drew an NFL-sized crowd to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, yesterday, September 21, 2025. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance headlined a roster of speakers honoring Kirk, who was tragically shot and killed on September 10 at Utah Valley University.
The event, which began at 11 a.m. local time, brought together prominent figures from the conservative movement and the Trump administration. Speakers included Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk – recently named the new CEO of Turning Point USA – along with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump Jr., and media personality Tucker Carlson. Each offered personal tributes, highlighting Kirk’s significant impact on conservative youth mobilization and his close ties to the former president.
Federal authorities designated the service a Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Level 1 event, typically reserved for events of national importance like the Super Bowl, underscoring the tight security measures in place. Kirk, the 31-year-old co-founder of Turning Point USA, was a ubiquitous and often controversial voice in conservative politics, known for his campus debates, radio show, and role in galvanizing young Republican voters. His assassination has sent shockwaves through the conservative world, with a 22-year-old suspect charged with aggravated murder.
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