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Phoenix Stadium Funeral for Charlie Kirk Draws Massive Crowd Under Super Bowl-Level Security

President Trump attends a high-profile Turning Point USA memorial led by Erika Kirk.

Overview

  • State Farm Stadium reached capacity with authorities reporting roughly 200,000 people in and around the venue after pre-dawn lines.
  • The Department of Homeland Security designated the funeral a Level-1 event with Secret Service coordination, airport-style screening and extensive perimeter controls.
  • An armed man with invalid credentials was arrested at the stadium prior to the ceremony with firearms and knives, according to the Secret Service.
  • Trump, Vice President JD Vance and senior administration figures including Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth and Stephen Miller are slated to speak alongside Tucker Carlson.
  • Investigators say a suspect was captured within about 33 hours and officials intend to seek the death penalty, while conspiracy theories continue even as NBC reports no evidence linking the suspect to left-wing groups.