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Trump Hails Kirk As Giant Of His Generation In Speech To Memorial Serv

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US President Donald Trump and many of his top officials have just joined tens of thousands of people gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, for a memorial service commemorating Charlie Kirk, the... Here are some of the highlights from the event: We're pausing our live coverage shortly, but you can watch the biggest moments from Kirk's memorial service here, or read more on the story here. President Trump and Erika Kirk presented a united front at Charlie Kirk’s memorial The memorial featured emotional addresses, drawing tears from some of Kirk's supporters US President Donald Trump and many of his top officials have just joined tens of thousands of people gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, for a memorial service commemorating Charlie Kirk, the...

Here are some of the highlights from the event: We're pausing our live coverage shortly, but you can watch the biggest moments from Kirk's memorial service here, or read more on the story here. President Trump and Erika Kirk presented a united front at Charlie Kirk’s memorial The memorial featured emotional addresses, drawing tears from some of Kirk's supporters President Donald Trump and prominent members of his "Make America Great Again" movement were paying tribute Sunday to Charlie Kirk, praising the slain political conservative activist as a singular force whose work they must... The memorial service for Kirk, whom Trump credits with playing a pivotal role in his 2024 election victory, drew tens of thousands of mourners, including Vice President JD Vance, other senior administration officials and...

President Donald Trump has released a video on social media related to the death of Charlie Kirk. "Less than two weeks ago, our country was robbed of one of the brightest lights of our times. A giant of his generation and above all, a devoted husband, father, son, Christian and patriot. Charles James Kirk was heinously murdered by a radicalized, cold blooded monster for speaking the truth that was in his heart. He was violently killed because he spoke for freedom and justice for God. Country for reason and for common sense.

He was assassinated because he lived bravely. He led boldly, and he argued brilliantly without apology. He did what was right for our nation. And so on that terrible day, September 10th, 2025, our greatest evangelist for American liberty became immortal. He's a martyr now for American freedom. I know I speak for everyone here today when I say that none of us will ever forget Charlie Kirk, and neither now will history.

Because while Charlie has been reunited with his creator in heaven, his voice on earth will echo through the generations and his name will live forever. In the eternal chronicle of America's greatest patriots, he will live forever to Charlie's incredible and beautiful widow, Erica. We know the weight of this monumental loss is almost unbearable. But even in the midst of heartache and pain, too great to even fathom, you have somehow found the strength and deep faith to be a comfort to millions and millions of people. And thank you very much, Erica. Thank you very much.

Today, an entire nation wraps its loving arms around you and your beautiful children. We share in your immense and overwhelming sorrow, and we vow that we will do everything we can to ensure that your children grow up in a land where their father is honored and... That's what he is." Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator and organizer, was apparently shot at an event at Utah Valley University. He is currently hospitalized. The suspect is reportedly in custody.

President Donald Trump on Sunday called slain far-right activist Charlie Kirk "a giant of his generation" at a massive memorial event. Glendale, Arizona - President Donald Trump on Sunday called slain far-right activist Charlie Kirk "a giant of his generation" at a massive memorial event marked by strong Christian rhetoric and praise for the man... The 79-year-old Republican said Kirk was "above all a devoted husband, father, son, Christian and patriot," adding that he "was violently killed because he spoke for freedom and justice. For God and country. For reason and for common sense." The service drew an extraordinary level of attention and security, with the top brass of Trump's administration joining tens of thousands in attendance, and some media likening it to a state funeral.

Ahead of Trump's address, the crowd heard speeches from prominent cabinet members including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. At the massive memorial service held for slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump eulogised him as a "martyr" and a "giant of his generation." US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Sep 21) called slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk "a giant of his generation," at a stadium-sized memorial service that mixed Christian rhetoric, fiery politics, and tributes to a... Kirk, 31, was shot dead on September 10 while speaking at a Utah university event. Authorities arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson after a 33-hour manhunt and have charged him with murder, seeking the death penalty. Investigators say Robinson cited the "hatred" he believed Kirk stoked against transgender people, Muslims, and others.

At the service, held in a 63,000-seat American football stadium, Trump praised Kirk as "above all a devoted husband, father, son, Christian and patriot," declaring he was "violently killed because he spoke for freedom... For God and country. For reason and for common sense." Also read | Charlie Kirk’s memorial: Speakers pay homage, hail activist as a ‘martyr in the true Christian tradition’ The crowd, numbering in the tens of thousands, had lined up hours before the gates opened. Security was tight, and the event drew comparisons in the US media to a state funeral.

At the event, top members of Trump's administration, including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, also joined him on stage.

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