Overview

• Tens of thousands gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale under heightened security comparable to major national events, with overflow space opened.
• President Trump closed the ceremony with combative remarks, declaring Kirk "immortal" and saying he "hates" his opponents.
• Speakers including JD Vance, Stephen Miller and Benny Johnson cast Kirk in religious, heroic terms, with some rhetoric described by reporters as militant and echoing extremist narratives.
• Live broadcasts showed Elon Musk attending and shaking hands with Trump, a notable moment after their recent public rift.
• Erika Kirk has assumed leadership of Turning Point USA and vowed to continue its mission, while the 22-year-old suspect remains in custody in Utah as prosecutors have signaled they may seek the death penalty.