Overview

• Tens of thousands gathered at State Farm Stadium for a Turning Point USA memorial attended by President Trump and senior officials under an unusually high security posture.
• Trump hailed Kirk as a "martyr for American freedom," blamed the "radical left," and said, "I hate my opponent," rejecting calls for reconciliation.
• Erika Kirk told mourners she forgives the alleged shooter and said she will continue her husband's mission by leading Turning Point USA.
• Senior figures, including Stephen Miller, used militant language that urged supporters to channel grief into action, underscoring the event’s mobilizing thrust.
• Investigators say a 22-year-old suspect is in custody and charged with murder, the motive remains unsettled despite messages about having "enough" of Kirk’s "hate," and prosecutors indicate capital punishment is possible.