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Donald Trump's close aide, Charlie Kirk, was shot dead in Utah on September 12. In his memory, the Trump administration held a memorial at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on September 21. Now, as per a fresh report, the memorial might have cost the American taxpayers a huge amount. TMZ cited data saying that the US Secret Service paid millions to an event firm to secure the perimeter.&nbsp;As per the TMZ report, the &nbsp;Secret Service hired ARCUS Group, LLC, a full-service event management and disaster relief aid organisation. The organisation paid $2,677,416.19 to guard the memorial's perimeter at Glendale.&nbsp;In Kirk's assassination, a 22-year-old college student, Tyler Robinson, was arrested as the suspect. He has been charged with two counts of obstruction of justice, aggravated murder, criminal discharge of a handgun causing serious bodily injury, two counts of witness tampering, and committing a violent offence while a child was present.

As per the TMZ report, the  Secret Service hired ARCUS Group, LLC, a full-service event management and disaster relief aid organisation. The organisation paid $2,677,416.19 to guard the memorial perimeter at Glendale.



Donald Trump's close aide, Charlie Kirk, was shot dead in Utah on September 12. In his memory, the Trump administration held a memorial at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on September 21. Now, as per a fresh report, the memorial might have cost the American taxpayers a huge amount. TMZ cited data saying that the US Secret Service paid millions to an event firm to secure the perimeter. As per the TMZ report, the Secret Service hired ARCUS Group, LLC, a full-service event management and disaster relief aid organisation. The organisation paid $2,677,416.19 to guard the memorial's perimeter at Glendale. In Kirk's assassination, a 22-year-old college student, Tyler Robinson, was arrested as the suspect. He has been charged with two counts of obstruction of justice, aggravated murder, criminal discharge of a handgun causing serious bodily injury, two counts of witness tampering, and committing a violent offence while a child was present.

As per the TMZ report, the &nbsp;Secret Service hired ARCUS Group, LLC, a full-service event management and disaster relief aid organisation. The organisation paid $2,677,416.19 to guard the memorial's perimeter at Glendale.&nbsp;

How much did Charlie Kirk's memorial cost? This is the shocking amount Trump admin spent

Two sisters is Arkansas, who were accused of trashing a Charlie Kirk memorial, have been fired from their jobs and are facing harassment. They are now asking for money to pay for their legal defence. Kerri and Kaylee Rollo were caught on camera vandalising the site in Bentonville. They were arrested and charged with damaging the Kirki memorial site. The video shows the women tearing off signs and kicking candles placed on the memorial. They can be heard saying Kirk "lived as he died - promoting violence." Kerri saw the camera and gestured indecently, shouting, "Record all you want." The police said there was also footage of Kaylee outside the Benton County Courthouse destroying the site. The sisters say they are being harassed and getting a lot of hate, and have also been fired from their jobs. Kerri worked at a restaurant called Bella's Table, which immediately distanced itself from her after she was arrested.&nbsp;The sisters have now started a GoFundMe to raise $18,000 for their legal fees. They have titled the page - "FIGHT AGAINST F4CISM HELP PAY FOR OUR LEGAL FEES." Kaylee wrote on the page, "After the recent events, Charlie Kirk's death, my sibling and I are being doxxed online and my sibling was fired from their job. This is a direct violation of their First Amendment rights and is unconstitutional. This is unfortunate, but anything helps." She further added, "Please help my sibling while they look for another job and stand against the tyranny that is creeping into the country."&nbsp;Kaylee also wrote, "WE HAVE BEEN THREATENED, DOXXED, HARASSED, AND FIRED." Meanwhile, the restaurant also issued a statement on the matter. It said, "We understand your outrage over this incident. The individual who defaced Charlie Kirk's memorial does not represent or define our company, nor the hard-working team that serves our community every day. This person's actions are not a reflection of our standards, values, or culture." It added that the restaurant was "addressing this matter internally with the seriousness".&nbsp;<h2>A woman claimed she kicked Kaylee out of her house</h2>Meanwhile, a woman named Lacy Christian is now claiming that Kaylee was dating her son, but since the Charlie Kirk incident, she has kicked her out, as the two broke up. "Kaylee has lived in my home now for over a year, and I have never once cut her down or not allowed her to have the beliefs that she has. However, I will not allow someone living in my home to be OK or celebrate a murder," Christian wrote online.&nbsp;The sisters have got over $14,000 in donations so far. Donors include people who support them and also slam them for their actions. A supporter wrote, "Love all the people donating money just to say you 'deserve it". Take those losers all the way to the bank, girls!!! Keep fighting the good fight." Another criticised them and wrote, "You got what you deserved." &nbsp;

Charlie Kirk's memorial in Arkansas was vandalised by two sisters, Kerri and Kaylee Rollo, who were caught on camera kicking stuff and shouting abuse. They are now raising money to fight their legal battle after being fired from their jobs and facing online hate.

Two sisters is Arkansas, who were accused of trashing a Charlie Kirk memorial, have been fired from their jobs and are facing harassment. They are now asking for money to pay for their legal defence. Kerri and Kaylee Rollo were caught on camera vandalising the site in Bentonville. They were arrested and charged with damaging the Kirki memorial site. The video shows the women tearing off signs and kicking candles placed on the memorial. They can be heard saying Kirk "lived as he died - promoting violence." Kerri saw the camera and gestured indecently, shouting, "Record all you want." The police said there was also footage of Kaylee outside the Benton County Courthouse destroying the site. The sisters say they are being harassed and getting a lot of hate, and have also been fired from their jobs. Kerri worked at a restaurant called Bella's Table, which immediately distanced itself from her after she was arrested. The sisters have now started a GoFundMe to raise $18,000 for their legal fees. They have titled the page - "FIGHT AGAINST F4CISM HELP PAY FOR OUR LEGAL FEES." Kaylee wrote on the page, "After the recent events, Charlie Kirk's death, my sibling and I are being doxxed online and my sibling was fired from their job. This is a direct violation of their First Amendment rights and is unconstitutional. This is unfortunate, but anything helps." She further added, "Please help my sibling while they look for another job and stand against the tyranny that is creeping into the country." Kaylee also wrote, "WE HAVE BEEN THREATENED, DOXXED, HARASSED, AND FIRED." Meanwhile, the restaurant also issued a statement on the matter. It said, "We understand your outrage over this incident. The individual who defaced Charlie Kirk's memorial does not represent or define our company, nor the hard-working team that serves our community every day. This person's actions are not a reflection of our standards, values, or culture." It added that the restaurant was "addressing this matter internally with the seriousness". A woman claimed she kicked Kaylee out of her house Meanwhile, a woman named Lacy Christian is now claiming that Kaylee was dating her son, but since the Charlie Kirk incident, she has kicked her out, as the two broke up. "Kaylee has lived in my home now for over a year, and I have never once cut her down or not allowed her to have the beliefs that she has. However, I will not allow someone living in my home to be OK or celebrate a murder," Christian wrote online. The sisters have got over $14,000 in donations so far. Donors include people who support them and also slam them for their actions. A supporter wrote, "Love all the people donating money just to say you 'deserve it". Take those losers all the way to the bank, girls!!! Keep fighting the good fight." Another criticised them and wrote, "You got what you deserved."

Charlie Kirk's memorial in Arkansas was vandalised by two sisters, Kerri and Kaylee Rollo, who were caught on camera kicking stuff and shouting abuse. They are now raising money to fight their legal battle after being fired from their jobs and facing online hate.

'We are being DOXXED, HARASSED': Arkansas sisters who vandalised Charlie Kirk's memorial are raising money. Here's why

As the memorial ceremony of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk took place on Sunday (Sep 21), US President Donald Trump was seen doing a “funny little dance” at the event, making his widow Erika Kirk smile. The memorial service of 31-year-old Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10 in Utah during a public event, was held at State Farm Stadium in Arizona’s Glendale on Sunday.Several videos from the ceremony flooded the internet as the event drew global attention. One of the viral videos showed Trump grooving to the memorial song as he stood beside Erika Kirk before standing straight again with a serious expression. While the light-hearted dance could be seen as an attempt to lift spirits amid grief, some found it disrespectful and out of place.The video of the moment from the memorial service quickly went viral, sparking a debate on social media.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Trump does a funny little dance alongside Charlie Kirk&#39;s bereaved widow <a href="https://t.co/AQPfEV3ZLV">pic.twitter.com/AQPfEV3ZLV</a>&mdash; Michael Tracey (@mtracey) <a href="https://twitter.com/mtracey/status/1969908318995976248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“He keeps forgetting that it’s not a campaign rally,” a person said. Another wrote, “They didn't come to mourn, It’s a clown show!” One user commented, “Trump doing a little boogie by the wife of a dude who got shot in broad daylight is beyond me.” While a person criticised, “This isn’t a memorial to him. It’s a political rally. She’s a pawn in Trump’s game now too. Anyone too stupid not to see this is a MAGA.” Another mocked, “One has to do weird things when one is trying to steal a dead man's thunder.”One defended his moves, saying, “I would do the same thing. I hate seeing people sad. I would try to put a smile on her face even for a second. It wasn’t a church funeral it was a memorial with fireworks and music and guest speakers. He wasn’t being inappropriate.”<h2>‘Martyr for American freedom’</h2>During the memorial ceremony, Trump said that Charlie Kirk was a “martyr for American freedom”. Speaking before the thousands of people, he said, “On that day, this evangelist for American liberty became immortal… He’s a martyr now for American freedom.” He also praised Kirk as “above all a devoted husband, father, son, Christian and patriot,” adding that his ally was “violently killed because he spoke for freedom and justice. For God and country. For reason and for common sense.”Erika Kirk said that she forgave the “young man” who killed her husband, drawing applause from the crowd. She was referring to the 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who was arrested by the authorities after a 33-hour manhunt and could face the death penalty. Kirk’s widow also vowed to carry forward the legacy of her husband, enrolling more campuses and students in the conservative movement he founded.“I forgive him,” she said. “I forgive him because it was what Christ did and it’s what Charlie would do.”

One of the viral videos showed Trump grooving to the memorial song as he stood beside Erika Kirk before standing straight again with a serious expression.

As the memorial ceremony of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk took place on Sunday (Sep 21), US President Donald Trump was seen doing a “funny little dance” at the event, making his widow Erika Kirk smile. The memorial service of 31-year-old Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10 in Utah during a public event, was held at State Farm Stadium in Arizona’s Glendale on Sunday. Several videos from the ceremony flooded the internet as the event drew global attention. One of the viral videos showed Trump grooving to the memorial song as he stood beside Erika Kirk before standing straight again with a serious expression. While the light-hearted dance could be seen as an attempt to lift spirits amid grief, some found it disrespectful and out of place. The video of the moment from the memorial service quickly went viral, sparking a debate on social media.

One of the viral videos showed Trump grooving to the memorial song as he stood beside Erika Kirk before standing straight again with a serious expression.

‘It’s a clown show!’ Netizens slam Trump’s ‘funny little dance’ at Charlie Kirk’s memorial ceremony | WATCH

After a messy breakup, US President Donald Trump and tech giant Elon Musk have hinted at yet another patch-up, as they sat side by side at a memorial event for right-wing leader Charlie Kirk on Sunday (Sep 21). The two chatted in a manner that appeared friendly. The pair sat in the stands of a stadium in Glendale, Arizona, where tens of thousands had gathered to pay tribute to Kirk, who was shot dead on September 10 at a Utah university campus. &nbsp;A video of the two sharing a handshake was shared by the official White House account on the social media platform X. Musk also shared a photo of them and wrote that it was for Charlie. Musk, who led the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as Trump took over the presidency, had a fallout with him over the ‘big beautiful tax bill’ and documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Musk had donated more than $270 million to Trump's presidential campaign.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/elon-musk-sundar-pichai-and-satya-nadella-how-h-1b-visa-holders-shaped-the-us-tech-revolution-1758531026454">Elon Musk, Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella: How H-1B visa holders shaped the US tech revolution</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">POTUS x <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ElonMusk</a> For Charlie. <a href="https://t.co/Inaf8X81Gy">pic.twitter.com/Inaf8X81Gy</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1969929930944422333?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Lip reader decodes Musk-Trump chat</h2>Several US news portals have reported on the conversation that Elon Musk and Donald Trump had during Charlie Kirk's funeral event in Arizona. Lip reader Nicola Hickling told The Mail Online that when Musk came to Trump, he simply greeted him, saying, “How are you doing?” In the video, Musk was seen coming and taking a seat beside the US president as the president chatted with Dana White. Trump then turned to the Tesla boss. Musk seemed to shrug as Trump said he was aware that he wanted to talk. “Let’s try and work out how to get back on track,” Trump reportedly said, as claimed by numerous lip readers. Musk nodded, and the duo shook hands again. Some reports claimed that Trump then said, “I’ve missed you," to which the Tesla boss nodded again. He then stood up and walked away. Both Musk and the White House shared photos of Trump and Musk’s reunion, captioning it, “For Charlie.”&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-america-strong-because-of-h1b-to-broken-program-musk-s-flip-flop-on-us-visa-program-resurfaces-on-x-1758452671777">From ‘America strong because of H1B’ to ‘broken program’: Musk’s flip-flop on US visa program resurfaces on X</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">For Charlie <a href="https://t.co/8092jIt319">pic.twitter.com/8092jIt319</a>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1969897602524328440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">NEW: President Trump and Elon Musk were spotted sitting together and chatting during a surprise reunion at Charlie Kirk’s memorial. <a href="https://t.co/5asd3mTiJF">pic.twitter.com/5asd3mTiJF</a>&mdash; Fox News (@FoxNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/FoxNews/status/1969872242407346566?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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At Charlie Kirk’s Arizona memorial, Donald Trump and Elon Musk appeared to reconcile after a public fallout. Seated together, they exchanged greetings and shook hands. Lip readers revealed Trump said, “Let’s try and work out how to get back on track,” hinting at a renewed alliance.

After a messy breakup, US President Donald Trump and tech giant Elon Musk have hinted at yet another patch-up, as they sat side by side at a memorial event for right-wing leader Charlie Kirk on Sunday (Sep 21). The two chatted in a manner that appeared friendly. The pair sat in the stands of a stadium in Glendale, Arizona, where tens of thousands had gathered to pay tribute to Kirk, who was shot dead on September 10 at a Utah university campus. A video of the two sharing a handshake was shared by the official White House account on the social media platform X. Musk also shared a photo of them and wrote that it was for Charlie. Musk, who led the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as Trump took over the presidency, had a fallout with him over the ‘big beautiful tax bill’ and documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Musk had donated more than $270 million to Trump's presidential campaign. Read More | Elon Musk, Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella: How H-1B visa holders shaped the US tech revolution

At Charlie Kirk’s Arizona memorial, Donald Trump and Elon Musk appeared to reconcile after a public fallout. Seated together, they exchanged greetings and shook hands. Lip readers revealed Trump said, “Let’s try and work out how to get back on track,” hinting at a renewed alliance.

'Missed you': Trump-Musk patch-up months after ugly breakup? Their conversation at Charlie Kirk's memorial service decoded

At what was meant to be a solemn memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump turned heads with a controversial and blunt confession that he hates his opponents. The remark is not striking or anything out of the ordinary for Trump, who has long thrived on turning opponents into enemies and fuelling his base through division. At the memorial, as per videos that are now going viral, the comment brought the Arizona crowd to its feet in laughter and applause. However, it was in stark contrast to the softer message delivered by Kirk’s widow, Erika, who last week was elevated to lead Turning Point USA.&nbsp;Unlike Trump, Erika Kirk struck a tone of forgiveness. Speaking through tears, she told the crowd she forgave the young man accused of killing her husband. “That young man. I forgive him...The answer to hate is not hate. The answer we know from the gospel is love and always love. Love for our enemies and love for those who persecute us,” she said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/charlie-kirk-s-widow-forgives-killer-as-trump-hails-him-as-giant-of-his-generation-at-massive-memorial-live-erika-kirk-1758502923210">Charlie Kirk's widow 'forgives' killer as Trump hails him as ‘giant of his generation’ at massive memorial</a><h2>Trump ‘hates’ his enemies</h2>Speaking at the memorial, the US president noted that Charlie Kirk “was a missionary with a noble spirit and a great, great purpose. He did not hate his opponents. He wanted the best for them,” Trump said. Then came the sharp pivot. “That’s where I disagreed with Charlie. I hate my opponent, and I don’t want the best for them. I’m sorry.”Watch what he said here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Trump: He did not hate his opponents. He wanted the best for them. That&#39;s where I disagreed with Charlie. I hate my opponent and I don&#39;t want the best for them. I&#39;m sorry <a href="https://t.co/GUiW7NBb0y">pic.twitter.com/GUiW7NBb0y</a>&mdash; Acyn (@Acyn) <a href="https://twitter.com/Acyn/status/1969897421523357977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Trump’s homage to Kirk: A pat on his own back or praise for the slain influencer?</h2>During his lengthy speech at the memorial service, Trump called Kirk the “greatest evangelist for American liberty,” but soon veered off course, slamming the left and praising himself.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-elect-a-rapist-expect-to-get-fu-ed-britons-troll-trump-as-windsor-castle-lights-up-with-epstein-images-1758075915188">'Elect a rapist, expect to get fu**ed': Britons troll 'dick-tator' Trump, light up Windsor Castle with Epstein images</a>Patting himself on the back for his tariffs, Trump claimed that they were “making us rich again, richer than anybody ever thought was possible”. He also launched into a self-praise monologue over the decision to send the National Guard to the US capital, Washington, DC. “What a difference good management makes. I’m so proud of that,” he said while mentioning that Chicago was next on the list to get “straightened out”.<h2>Trump goes off-course: Biden gets a mention</h2>During his rambling speech in an ironic moment, Trump commented on Biden’s speeches and said, “When Joe Biden used to get up, remember the speeches? ‘We will stop MAGA.’ You know, he could barely get the words out”.Slamming the left, which he earlier blamed for Kirk’s death Trump added, “No side in American politics has a monopoly on disturbed or misguided people, but there’s one part of our political community which believes they have a monopoly on truth, goodness and virtue,” adding that the Kirk assassination was “the eventual consequence of that kind of thinking.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

At the memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump delivered a controversial and divisive speech that contrasted sharply with the message of forgiveness given by Kirk's widow, Erika. Here's what he said.

At what was meant to be a solemn memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump turned heads with a controversial and blunt confession that he hates his opponents. The remark is not striking or anything out of the ordinary for Trump, who has long thrived on turning opponents into enemies and fuelling his base through division. At the memorial, as per videos that are now going viral, the comment brought the Arizona crowd to its feet in laughter and applause. However, it was in stark contrast to the softer message delivered by Kirk’s widow, Erika, who last week was elevated to lead Turning Point USA. Unlike Trump, Erika Kirk struck a tone of forgiveness. Speaking through tears, she told the crowd she forgave the young man accused of killing her husband. “That young man. I forgive him...The answer to hate is not hate. The answer we know from the gospel is love and always love. Love for our enemies and love for those who persecute us,” she said. Also read | Charlie Kirk's widow 'forgives' killer as Trump hails him as ‘giant of his generation’ at massive memorial Trump ‘hates’ his enemies Speaking at the memorial, the US president noted that Charlie Kirk “was a missionary with a noble spirit and a great, great purpose. He did not hate his opponents. He wanted the best for them,” Trump said. Then came the sharp pivot. “That’s where I disagreed with Charlie. I hate my opponent, and I don’t want the best for them. I’m sorry.” Watch what he said here:

At the memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump delivered a controversial and divisive speech that contrasted sharply with the message of forgiveness given by Kirk's widow, Erika. Here's what he said.

Trump shocks crowd at Charlie Kirk’s memorial, says ‘I hate my opponents’ even as slain influencer’s widow preaches love. Watch!

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 man many speakers described as a "martyr". 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.<h2>What did Trump say about Charlie Kirk?</h2>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 and justice. For God and country. For reason and for common sense."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/charlie-kirk-s-memorial-speakers-pay-homage-hail-activist-as-a-martyr-in-the-true-christian-tradition-1758477826568">Charlie Kirk’s memorial: Speakers pay homage, hail activist as a ‘martyr in the true Christian tradition’</a>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.<h2>"Immortal" Charlie Kirk's widow "forgives" killer Tyler Robinson</h2>In one of the most emotional moments of the night, Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, told the crowd: “That young man, I forgive him,” referring to her husband’s accused killer, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. Her words drew thunderous applause.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/after-trump-blames-left-for-radicalising-charlie-kirk-killer-damning-study-on-how-domestic-terrorists-are-mostly-right-wing-vanishes-from-doj-website-1758086933683">DOJ quietly deletes study on how most domestic terrorists are right-wing after Trump blames left for Kirk's death</a>Meanwhile, senior Trump aide Stephen Miller stated, "You thought you could kill Charlie Kirk? You have made him immortal," while vowing to save this civilisation, to save the West."&nbsp;The memorial was hosted by Turning Point USA, the conservative youth organisation Kirk founded, now led by his widow.&nbsp;

At the massive memorial service held in a stadium, President Donald Trump eulogised slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk 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 man many speakers described as a "martyr". 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. What did Trump say about Charlie Kirk? 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 and justice. 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. "Immortal" Charlie Kirk's widow "forgives" killer Tyler Robinson In one of the most emotional moments of the night, Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, told the crowd: “That young man, I forgive him,” referring to her husband’s accused killer, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. Her words drew thunderous applause. Also read | DOJ quietly deletes study on how most domestic terrorists are right-wing after Trump blames left for Kirk's death Meanwhile, senior Trump aide Stephen Miller stated, "You thought you could kill Charlie Kirk? You have made him immortal," while vowing to save this civilisation, to save the West." The memorial was hosted by Turning Point USA, the conservative youth organisation Kirk founded, now led by his widow.

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."

Charlie Kirk's widow 'forgives' killer as Trump hails him as ‘giant of his generation’ at massive memorial

The memorial service for slain Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was high on emotions from the start, as every mention of his widow, Erika Kirk, who has been named CEO of Turning Point USA, drew a big response from the crowd at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix. Speakers hailed Charlie and recalled their experiences and the ways in which he transformed their lives. The crowd erupted in chants of "USA! USA!" when President Donald Trump arrived at the State Farm Stadium.&nbsp;Conservative political commentator Benny Johnson, paying his homage, said Charlie Kirk was a martyr whose influence will live on. “You cut down a martyr, his power grows,” Johnson said.Johnson said he was “a degenerate loser” who was addicted to alcohol when he met Kirk. “I had nothing going for me,” he said, adding, “After 10 years working with Charlie Kirk… I have become a Christ-centered man.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">The crowd erupts in chants of &quot;USA! USA!&quot; as President Donald J. Trump arrives to celebrate the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk 🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/cRktgTGhrf">pic.twitter.com/cRktgTGhrf</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1969854480502956491?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>‘Charlie was never afraid, he knew his life was secure in the hand of God’</h2>&nbsp;Rob McCoy, the pastor emeritus of Godspeak Calvary Chapel in California, who said Charlie Kirk considered him his pastor, remembered the conservative activist as a devoted Christian.“Charlie was never afraid, because he knew his life was secure in the hand of God,” McCoy, an evangelical pastor and vocal supporter of President Donald Trump, said.&nbsp;Pastor Rob McCoy was the first speaker to take the stage and opened Kirk’s memorial service with an altar call, asking people to stand if they want to receive Jesus as their Lord and Saviour.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">State Farm Arena erupts when they show President Trump on the Jumbotron. Chants of “USA” break out. <a href="https://t.co/di95atxrL2">pic.twitter.com/di95atxrL2</a>&mdash; Daniel Baldwin (@baldwin_daniel_) <a href="https://twitter.com/baldwin_daniel_/status/1969854242723873088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;Mikey McCoy, Kirk’s former chief of staff, drew one of the largest cheers from the crowd with a quote from the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard.“The tyrant dies and his rule is over; the martyr dies and his rule begins,” he said, to loud cheers from the stadium.&nbsp;Dr. Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, a conservative Christian school in Michigan, announced that they will award an honorary degree to Charlie and Erika Kirk.“Charlie lives on. The assassin will die,” Arnn said, adding that Kirk can’t be replaced.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Tens of thousands of Patriots break out in applause as the camera pans to a banner remembering Charlie Kirk — then rise to their feet, holding their signs high, in a remarkably moving tribute in his honor. What a legacy. ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/h5T609G6af">pic.twitter.com/h5T609G6af</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1969821762709012960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>‘Charlie galvanized young voters, made the winning difference’</h2>White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said that she was “blessed” to work with Charlie Kirk over the last few years and praised him for building “the most powerful youth movement in our time.”Wiles, who served as a campaign manager for Donald Trump’s successful presidential 2024 bid, also praised Kirk for galvanizing young voters in the last election, calling them “Charlie’s army.”“They out-hustled and outperformed everyone else. Charlie just didn’t help; he made the winning difference,” said Wiles.Billionaire Elon Musk, the former top adviser to Trump, was also among those in attendance for Kirk’s memorial service.<h2>Podcast producer says continuing the show ‘excruciating’</h2>&nbsp;Andrew Kolvet, the executive producer of Kirk’s podcast, ‘The Charlie Kirk Show’, said it was “excruciating” to continue recording the show in the week after Kirk’s death and said his staff “heroically” carried on.Kolvet remembered Kirk as a hard worker, telling the audience that the conservative activist read every single email he received from fans and often debated his audience.&nbsp;Earlier, tens of thousands of people began to arrive at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, for the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, even before sunrise. They came wearing red ties, flag prints, and MAGA merchandise, from as far away as Idaho, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Mississippi.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tens of thousands of people began to arrive at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, for the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, even before sunrise. They came wearing red ties, flag prints, and MAGA merchandise, from as far away as Idaho, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Mississippi.

The memorial service for slain Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was high on emotions from the start, as every mention of his widow, Erika Kirk, who has been named CEO of Turning Point USA, drew a big response from the crowd at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix. Speakers hailed Charlie and recalled their experiences and the ways in which he transformed their lives. The crowd erupted in chants of "USA! USA!" when President Donald Trump arrived at the State Farm Stadium. Conservative political commentator Benny Johnson, paying his homage, said Charlie Kirk was a martyr whose influence will live on. “You cut down a martyr, his power grows,” Johnson said. Johnson said he was “a degenerate loser” who was addicted to alcohol when he met Kirk. “I had nothing going for me,” he said, adding, “After 10 years working with Charlie Kirk… I have become a Christ-centered man.”

Tens of thousands of people began to arrive at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, for the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, even before sunrise. They came wearing red ties, flag prints, and MAGA merchandise, from as far away as Idaho, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Mississippi.

Charlie Kirk’s memorial: Speakers pay homage, hail activist as a ‘martyr in the true Christian tradition’

Thousands of people arrived ahead of time at the Arizona stadium for conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s public memorial service and funeral on Sunday, with many mourners coming even before sunrise. The security arrangement at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix, has been designated the level reserved for Super Bowls, with President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and five Cabinet members scheduled to speak in Kirk’s honor, besides his widow, Erika, who has been named CEO of Turning Point USA, the conservative youth group co-founded and led by Kirk.The Department of Homeland Security has designated the service a SEAR Level 1 event—a status reserved for gatherings of the highest national significance. This designation allows the full range of federal law enforcement and security resources to support local authorities.&nbsp;“We’re going to celebrate the life of a great man today,” Trump told reporters as he departed the White House for Arizona on Sunday morning.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">&quot;We&#39;re going to celebrate the life of a great man today... We want to look at it as a time of healing,&quot; says <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> as he departs for Charlie Kirk&#39;s memorial service in Arizona. &quot;That something like this could&#39;ve happened is not even believable... A very tough day.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/BD55vGbkzS">pic.twitter.com/BD55vGbkzS</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1969771790785261970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>Over 200,000 people registered on Turning Point USA’s website</h2>&nbsp;A Glendale Police Department spokesperson said that more than 200,000 people may turn up to attend the memorial service for Kirk. “It’s all hands-on deck,” said Glendale police spokesperson Jose Santiago. “We get two years to plan for a Super Bowl, but here we have one week.” The US Secret Service, FBI, FEMA, CISA, HSI and other agencies are working alongside state and local authorities.&nbsp;More than 200,000 people responded online to say they wanted to attend the memorial in person but the stadium has a capacity of 63,000 people, which can be expanded to over 73,000 for larger events. However, the Desert Diamond Arena nearby can accommodate 19,000 people and will serve as overflow site.Over 200,000 people have registered for the event on Turning Point USA’s website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Last week, we brought my dear friend Charlie Kirk home one last time. Today, we return to Arizona to remember Charlie and honor his sacrifice. May he eternally rest in peace, and may God watch over Erika and their beautiful children. <a href="https://t.co/uY4BGx3Bin">pic.twitter.com/uY4BGx3Bin</a>&mdash; JD Vance (@JDVance) <a href="https://twitter.com/JDVance/status/1969775771347566927?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>Trump, Vance, Rubio and Erika to speak, pay tributes</h2>&nbsp;Besides President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller are also likely to speak and pay tributes to Kirk. Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, is also set to address attendees.&nbsp;Charlie Kirk, 31, died on Sept. 10 after he was fatally shot while speaking at a campus event at Utah Valley University. The arrested suspect, Tyler Robinson, has been charged with aggravated murder and obstruction of justice in connection with Kirk’s death, among other charges.&nbsp;WATCH: Trump Declares Washington ‘Beautiful And Safe,’ Warns Of New Emergency<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-declares-washington-beautiful-and-safe-warns-of-new-emergency-1758470758313/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-declares-washington-beautiful-and-safe-warns-of-new-emergency-1758470758313/embed</a>&nbsp;

Over 200,000 people have registered for the event on Turning Point USA’s website  but the stadium has a capacity of 63,000 people, which can be expanded to 73,000 for larger events. However, the Desert Diamond Arena nearby can accommodate 19,000 people and will serve as an overflow site.

Thousands of people arrived ahead of time at the Arizona stadium for conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s public memorial service and funeral on Sunday, with many mourners coming even before sunrise. The security arrangement at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix, has been designated the level reserved for Super Bowls, with President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and five Cabinet members scheduled to speak in Kirk’s honor, besides his widow, Erika, who has been named CEO of Turning Point USA, the conservative youth group co-founded and led by Kirk. The Department of Homeland Security has designated the service a SEAR Level 1 event—a status reserved for gatherings of the highest national significance. This designation allows the full range of federal law enforcement and security resources to support local authorities. “We’re going to celebrate the life of a great man today,” Trump told reporters as he departed the White House for Arizona on Sunday morning.

Over 200,000 people have registered for the event on Turning Point USA’s website &nbsp;but the stadium has a capacity of 63,000 people, which can be expanded to 73,000 for larger events. However, the Desert Diamond Arena nearby can accommodate 19,000 people and will serve as an overflow site.

Charlie Kirk’s funeral and memorial service likely to be attended by 200,000 as crowds surge

A a day before Charlie Kirk’s planned memorial service at the State Farm Stadium near Phoenix, law enforcement officers arrested a man armed with a gun and a knife from outside the venue on Saturday. Notably, the man allegedly pretended to be a member of law enforcement.&nbsp;According to the Arizona department of public safety, the 42-year-old Joshua Runkles has been charged with carrying a weapon into a prohibited place and impersonating a police officer.&nbsp;“An investigation is ongoing to determine his intent and purpose at the stadium. Runkles has since been released on bond,” Arizona DPS was quoted as saying by ABC.&nbsp;Later, the Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet in a statement on X said the individual “was doing advance security for a known guest planning to attend the memorial service tomorrow. We do not believe this person was attempting anything nefarious, however the advance was not done in proper coordination with the TPUSA security team or US Secret Service.”&nbsp;About the event&nbsp;The public event honouring Charlie Kirk will be held at Arizona Stadium on Sunday morning. While attendance is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis, attendees must pre-register for tickets, according to reports from The New York Times. Kirk’s memorial has been designated as a Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Level 1 by the Department of Homeland Security, a designation typically given to events that require extensive security measures, akin to those implemented for the Super Bowl, as reported by The Washington Post.

According to the Arizona department of public safety, the accused has been charged with carrying a weapon into a prohibited place and impersonating a police officer.

A a day before Charlie Kirk’s planned memorial service at the State Farm Stadium near Phoenix, law enforcement officers arrested a man armed with a gun and a knife from outside the venue on Saturday. Notably, the man allegedly pretended to be a member of law enforcement. According to the Arizona department of public safety, the 42-year-old Joshua Runkles has been charged with carrying a weapon into a prohibited place and impersonating a police officer. “An investigation is ongoing to determine his intent and purpose at the stadium. Runkles has since been released on bond,” Arizona DPS was quoted as saying by ABC. Later, the Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet in a statement on X said the individual “was doing advance security for a known guest planning to attend the memorial service tomorrow. We do not believe this person was attempting anything nefarious, however the advance was not done in proper coordination with the TPUSA security team or US Secret Service.” About the event The public event honouring Charlie Kirk will be held at Arizona Stadium on Sunday morning. While attendance is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis, attendees must pre-register for tickets, according to reports from The New York Times. Kirk’s memorial has been designated as a Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Level 1 by the Department of Homeland Security, a designation typically given to events that require extensive security measures, akin to those implemented for the Super Bowl, as reported by The Washington Post.

According to the Arizona department of public safety, the accused has been charged with carrying a weapon into a prohibited place and impersonating a police officer.

Charlie Kirk memorial service: Man arrested with knife outside venue, police investigate motive

A man, armed and claiming to be connected with law enforcement, was detained on Friday (September 19) after attempting to enter the Arizona stadium where the memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk is scheduled for Sunday (September 21), the Secret Service said. In an official statement, the US Secret Service reported that an individual was observed displaying "suspicious behaviour" at a high-profile event. The identity of the person has not yet been disclosed by authorities.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-enough-already-we-re-full-charlie-kirk-s-we-don-t-need-indians-remark-resurfaces-amid-h-1b-visa-chaos-1758370307684">‘Enough already. We’re full’: Charlie Kirk’s ‘we don’t need Indians’ remark resurfaces amid H-1B visa chaos</a>&nbsp;After the Secret Service agents approached the individual, the person allegedly claimed to be a law enforcement officer and said that he was armed. However, the Secret Service clarified that the individual was not part of the authorised law enforcement team for the event and has since been taken into custody. As of Friday evening, no arrest had been made, and authorities were continuing to investigate the circumstances that led the individual to the stadium.&nbsp;The incident has raised concerns about security at the venue, particularly as the stadium is expected to be at full capacity over the weekend. Several prominent figures, including US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other officials, are scheduled to attend a memorial service on Sunday (September 21).&nbsp;Regarding the memorial itself, the public event honouring Charlie Kirk will be held at Arizona Stadium on Sunday morning. While attendance is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis, attendees must pre-register for tickets, according to reports from The New York Times. Kirk’s memorial has been designated as a Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Level 1 by the Department of Homeland Security, a designation typically given to events that require extensive security measures, akin to those implemented for the Super Bowl, as reported by The Washington Post.

Armed individual with invalid police ID arrested prior to memorial for Charlie Kirk

A man, armed and claiming to be connected with law enforcement, was detained on Friday (September 19) after attempting to enter the Arizona stadium where the memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk is scheduled for Sunday (September 21), the Secret Service said. In an official statement, the US Secret Service reported that an individual was observed displaying "suspicious behaviour" at a high-profile event. The identity of the person has not yet been disclosed by authorities. Also Read: ‘Enough already. We’re full’: Charlie Kirk’s ‘we don’t need Indians’ remark resurfaces amid H-1B visa chaos After the Secret Service agents approached the individual, the person allegedly claimed to be a law enforcement officer and said that he was armed. However, the Secret Service clarified that the individual was not part of the authorised law enforcement team for the event and has since been taken into custody. As of Friday evening, no arrest had been made, and authorities were continuing to investigate the circumstances that led the individual to the stadium. The incident has raised concerns about security at the venue, particularly as the stadium is expected to be at full capacity over the weekend. Several prominent figures, including US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other officials, are scheduled to attend a memorial service on Sunday (September 21). Regarding the memorial itself, the public event honouring Charlie Kirk will be held at Arizona Stadium on Sunday morning. While attendance is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis, attendees must pre-register for tickets, according to reports from The New York Times. Kirk’s memorial has been designated as a Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Level 1 by the Department of Homeland Security, a designation typically given to events that require extensive security measures, akin to those implemented for the Super Bowl, as reported by The Washington Post.

A man, armed and claiming to be connected with law enforcement, was detained on after attempting to enter the Arizona stadium where the memorial service for Charlie Kirk is scheduled for Sunday (September 21)

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