Charlie Kirk memorial held in Arizona (VIDEOS)
Tens of thousands of people are attending, including US President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance
A memorial for Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed earlier this month, took place in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday.
Kirk, a popular conservative American podcaster and organizer, was assassinated by a sniper on September 10 while speaking at a university in Utah. The murder has prompted tributes from public figures at home and abroad.
Tens of thousands of people are attending, including US President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow. All three are expected to make speeches.
? ABSOLUTE CHILLS.
Tens of thousands of people just sang all at once during worship at Charlie Kirk's memorial.
Wow.
They wanted a movement to roll over and back down - but got this instead. pic.twitter.com/RN6fOBaTwq— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 21, 2025
The event is being held at State Farm Stadium and has been designated a top-security event by the Department of Homeland Security. Among those making speeches are Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and commentator Tucker Carlson.
? TRUMP JR: “To say Charlie Kirk knew more about the Bible than me is an understatement. It's like saying Donald Trump knows more about being President than Hillary Clinton or Kamala Harris. NO KIDDING!”
??? pic.twitter.com/cRed725Q7N— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 21, 2025
Donald Trump Jr. also paid tribute, describing Kirk as “like a little brother” to him. “Eleven days ago, as a cowardly assassin crawled on his stomach to end Charlie’s life on Earth, I’m betting Charlie saw the Son of God standing tall to welcome him home,” he said.
I’m inside State Farm Arena for Charlie Kirk’s memorial and I can say I have never seen more people at any event in my life. This is going to be one of the largest political gatherings in US history. I wouldn’t be surprised if President Trump says something like “wow Charlie Kirk… pic.twitter.com/kLIgRYlfSN— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) September 21, 2025
A co-founder of Turning Point USA and staunch ally of Trump, Kirk was widely credited with popularizing conservative ideas among young people and helping Trump secure a second term.
According to the authorities, Tyler Robinson, who was charged with aggravated murder, had embraced left-wing and LGBTQ ideology over the past year. Robinson allegedly left a note for his roommate saying, “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I’m going to take it.”
