Overview
- More than 60,000 people filled State Farm Stadium in Glendale for the service, which U.S. authorities secured at a level comparable to the Super Bowl.
- President Trump told supporters to "fight" and said he "hates" his opponents, intensifying the event's partisan tone.
- Erika Kirk publicly forgave the accused shooter and confirmed she will lead Turning Point USA.
- Suspect Tyler Robinson, 22, is charged with murder and faces a possible death‑penalty prosecution as investigators review texts referencing Kirk's "hate" and continue to examine motive.
- Vice President J.D. Vance and Elon Musk were among high‑profile attendees, highlighting the gathering's national political significance.