Overview

• Tens of thousands gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale for a Turning Point USA–organized service attended by President Trump and senior officials.
• Trump called Charlie Kirk a “martyr for American freedom,” blamed the “radical left,” and said he hates his opponents, diverging from the widow’s message.
• Erika Kirk said she forgives the alleged shooter and confirmed she has taken over leadership of Turning Point USA.
• Homeland Security assigned the memorial a security posture comparable to the Super Bowl or New York Marathon, with extensive screening for attendees.
• The 22-year-old suspect remains in custody on murder charges as prosecutors pursue a potential death-penalty case; investigators cite messages about having “had enough” of Kirk’s “hate,” with motive still unresolved.