Trump, Officials Honor Slain Activist Kirk at Large Memorial

President Donald Trump led a massive memorial service in Arizona honoring slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, whom he called a "martyr for American freedom" and "a giant of his generation." The event drew tens of thousands of mourners, including Vice President JD Vance, senior administration officials, and prominent conservative figures like Tucker Carlson and Stephen Miller, who vowed to continue Kirk's mission to advance conservative values, emphasizing faith, family, and American liberty. Kirk was assassinated during a college appearance in Utah, with the accused killer charged with murder and facing the death penalty. Kirk's widow, Erika, spoke at the memorial, expressing forgiveness for her husband's alleged killer, which was met with applause. The memorial was hosted by Turning Point USA, the conservative youth organization Kirk founded, and featured strong Christian rhetoric and calls to double down on conservative political activism. Trump criticized the radical left for fostering political violence and framed Kirk's death as a pivotal moment to galvanize the conservative movement further to the right.