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Trump, Vance Lead High-Security Arizona Memorial for Charlie Kirk

The ceremony carries the highest U.S. security rating, reflecting concerns over crowd size and threats.

Overview

  • State Farm Stadium in Glendale hosts the tribute at 11:00 local time, with President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance slated to speak alongside senior officials including Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth.
  • Homeland Security designated the event SEAR Level 1 with Secret Service, FBI and local police coordinating, and an armed man posing as law enforcement was detained near the venue Friday and later released on bail.
  • Organizers expect tens of thousands to attend the 63,000-seat venue, have reserved an overflow arena, and bar all bags while encouraging red, white or blue attire and donations to Turning Point USA.
  • Erika Kirk, newly leading Turning Point USA, will address mourners before Trump’s remarks.
  • Suspect Tyler Robinson, 22, has been arrested and charged with murder after telling relatives he acted out of hatred, as the White House advances a crackdown on what it calls left-wing domestic terrorism and announces Antifa as “terrorist.”