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Trump Addresses Security-Heavy Phoenix Farewell for Charlie Kirk

The criminal case advanced with prosecutors stating they will seek the death penalty for alleged shooter Tyler Robinson.

Overview

  • State Farm Stadium filled to capacity with overflow at a nearby arena as President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and senior officials delivered tributes behind bulletproof glass.
  • Authorities designated the memorial a DHS Level 1 event, with the Secret Service leading security and an armed man, Joshua Runkles, arrested after presenting invalid credentials.
  • Police in Glendale said registrations topped 200,000, with early-morning traffic jams and long lines reported well before the ceremony began.
  • Erika Kirk introduced the president, pledged to carry forward Turning Point USA and publicly forgave her husband's killer as she assumes leadership of the organization.
  • Investigators continue to examine Robinson’s motive; NBC reporting cited by outlets says no evidence has emerged linking him to left-wing groups as conspiracy theories spread online.