Overview

• At a packed stadium tribute in Arizona, President Donald Trump lauded Charlie Kirk as a “giant” and “martyr,” with speeches steeped in Christian language and vows to carry on his cause.
• Senior figures including Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, Stephen Miller, Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tucker Carlson used the event to rally supporters and harden movement goals.
• Erika Kirk assumed leadership of Turning Point and publicly forgave the 22-year-old accused of the Orem shooting, a conciliatory note that contrasted with Trump’s remark, “I hate my rivals.”
• A prominent communications regulator, Brendan Carr, urged ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel and warned of government action, drawing accusations of pressure on media after the killing.
• Commentary links the assassination to a combustible mix of polarization, online disinformation and widespread gun access, with polling showing notable public support for prioritizing Christian values in governance.