Trump, Vance Lead Tens of Thousands at Charlie Kirk Memorial in Arizona

A massive memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk was held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, drawing tens of thousands, including President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other top Republican figures. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated during a political event in Utah, an attack that has sparked national grief and concern over rising political violence. The memorial, titled "Building a Legacy: Remembering Charlie Kirk," featured speeches from Trump, Vance, Kirk's widow Erika (recently named CEO of Turning Point USA), and other prominent conservatives such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Security at the event was heightened to a "Super Bowl-level" due to Trump's attendance and the political tensions surrounding Kirk's assassination. Kirk was widely recognized for mobilizing young conservatives through his grassroots organizing, media presence, and campus debates, leaving a lasting legacy within the conservative movement. The event also highlighted the deep connections Kirk had with leading GOP figures and the ongoing impact of his work on young conservatives nationwide.