Overview

• More than 70,000 people filled State Farm Stadium in Glendale as President Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance and senior officials delivered tributes.
• The Department of Homeland Security gave the event its top security rating with a Secret Service–led operation throughout the venue.
• Trump characterized Kirk as a “martyr” and condemned what he called “left” rhetoric in a political-tinged address.
• Erika Kirk, introduced as the new leader of Turning Point USA, told the accused shooter, “I forgive you,” drawing a sustained ovation.
• Utah prosecutors have charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with capital homicide and are seeking the death penalty, and Trump said he will award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously.