Overview

• Turning Point USA staged the service at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, drawing tens of thousands and operating under the Department of Homeland Security’s highest security designation with Secret Service protection.
• President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance and multiple senior officials attended, and Trump characterized Kirk as a martyr during a lengthy address.
• Erika Kirk told the crowd she forgave the accused shooter and is reported to be assuming leadership of Turning Point USA.
• Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot in the neck on Sept. 10 while speaking at a Utah university; police arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson roughly 30–33 hours later.
• Authorities say the suspect referenced hate as a motive, and Utah prosecutors have filed aggravated homicide and related counts while signaling intent to seek the death penalty.