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Trump Leads Packed Arizona Memorial for Slain Activist Charlie Kirk

The State Farm Stadium service operated under the highest federal event security designation with the Secret Service overseeing protections.

Overview

  • Tens of thousands filled Glendale’s State Farm Stadium for the Turning Point USA–organized tribute, with overflow plans readied at Desert Diamond Arena.
  • Trump said he would "say a few words," joining Vice President J.D. Vance and Erika Kirk, who has assumed leadership of Turning Point USA.
  • DHS designated the memorial a SEAR-1 special event as federal, state and local agencies implemented rigorous screening and traffic restrictions.
  • The program included performances by Christian artists Chris Tomlin, Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham, Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes.
  • Authorities have charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with aggravated or capital homicide in the Sept. 10 shooting, and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty while motive remains under review.