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Trump and Musk Reunite at Charlie Kirk Memorial as Erika Kirk Is Elevated to Lead TPUSA

A packed stadium service doubled as a show of mourning and movement consolidation, with high-profile appearances and a new leadership mandate to carry Kirk’s campus-focused legacy forward.

From left, Dana White, President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., talk at a memorial for Charlie Kirk, Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
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Trump says 'I disagreed with Charlie Kirk, I hate my…' then dances on stage

Overview

  • State Farm Stadium in Glendale hosted tens of thousands of mourners, with extensive security and a roster of Trump administration officials, GOP lawmakers and conservative figures.
  • President Trump delivered a high-profile eulogy praising Kirk’s influence, veered into political themes and teased an upcoming announcement on autism.
  • Erika Kirk forgave the suspected shooter in an emotional address and vowed to continue the mission, after the Turning Point USA board voted to make her the organization’s next CEO.
  • Trump and Elon Musk shared a handshake and sat together in their first warm public interaction since their rift earlier this year, with Musk posting “For Charlie” from the event.
  • Authorities say 22-year-old Tyler Robinson is in custody and charged in the killing, with investigators examining his Discord activity as experts warn about radicalization in online forums.