Charlie Kirk's Memorial: Who Was There
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance led a roster of top Trump administration officials at Charlie Kirk's memorial service at State Farm Stadium in Arizona on Sunday.
Kirk, 31, was fatally shot on Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University during his "American Comeback Tour."
Around 95,000 people gathered for the public memorial. Other notable attendees included Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Marco Rubio, Tucker Carlson, Dana White, and Glenn Beck. Conservative commentators Candace Owens and Ben Shapiro also spoke.
Attendees wore red, white and blue to honor Charlie Kirk. The memorial drew tens of thousands of mourners, including young conservatives shaped by the 31-year-old Charlie Kirk.
Trump & Musk Reunion
A surprising moment happened when Trump and Musk showed up together. Musk was there and noted the overwhelming turnout at State Farm Stadium. It's the first time they've been seen together since their public split this summer.
The two sat together in Trump's box suite. They talked while other speakers were on stage. Both men gestured. Musk nodded repeatedly. Dana White was with them too.
This would have meant everything to Charlie Kirk. He had been working to bring these two back together. He stayed in touch with Musk over the summer. Kirk told him his attacks on Trump's agenda weren't helpful.
Charlie Kirk wanted these two men to reconcile. And they did. At his memorial.
Erika Kirk as New CEO of TPUSA
Kirk's wife, Erika, addressed the nation as President Trump and other Republicans gave tributes to the activist. She's now taking over Turning Point USA.
Erika said she'll continue Charlie's work. The organization won't stop. His mission lives on through her leadership.
The crowd gave her a standing ovation. She was strong. She was clear. Charlie would be proud.
“That young man… I forgive him.
I forgive him because it was what Christ did, and it's what Charlie would do.”
