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Security Ramps Up for Charlie Kirk Memorial as Trump Confirms Attendance

An open‑registration stadium venue with top‑tier attendance is driving an expansive security buildout.

Overview

  • Turning Point USA’s public memorial is set for Sept. 21 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, with doors at 8 a.m. and programming at 11 a.m., and attendees required to register online.
  • The U.S. Secret Service says joint planning is underway for the event, which experts describe as a major test given the large venue, open access and concurrent demands from a UK state visit and the United Nations General Assembly.
  • President Donald Trump says he will attend and may deliver remarks, with Vice President JD Vance and senior Republicans expected, including cabinet members and Arizona GOP lawmakers.
  • Investigators have 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in custody, and FBI Director Kash Patel said DNA from a towel on the rifle and a screwdriver linked to the scene matched the suspect, with formal state charges expected as early as Tuesday.
  • Vigils and tributes have grown nationwide, including a packed ASU arena gathering, while Phoenix police arrested 19-year-old Ryder Corral on criminal damage and disorderly conduct allegations for trampling a memorial at Turning Point USA’s headquarters.