Charlie Kirk’s memorial underway in Arizona (VIDEOS)
Tens of thousands of people are attending, with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance among them
The memorial for Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed earlier this month, took place in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday.
Kirk, a popular US conservative podcaster and organizer, was assassinated by a sniper on September 10 while speaking at a university in Utah. The murder has prompted tributes from public figures at home and abroad.
Tens of thousands of people are attending, with US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow, among them. All three are expected to make speeches.
???? ABSOLUTE CHILLS.
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 21, 2025
Tens of thousands of people just sang all at once during worship at Charlie Kirk's memorial.
Wow.
They wanted a movement to roll over and back down - but got this instead. pic.twitter.com/RN6fOBaTwq
The event is being held at State Farm Stadium and has been designated a top-security event by the Department of Homeland Security. Among those making a speech are also US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Health RFK Jr., White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and commentator Tucker Carlson.
???? TRUMP JR: “To say Charlie Kirk knew more about the Bible than me is an understatement. It's like saying Donald Trump knows more about being President than Hillary Clinton or Kamala Harris. NO KIDDING!”
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 21, 2025
???????????? pic.twitter.com/cRed725Q7N
Donald Trump Jr. began his tribute to Charlie Kirk with a few jokes about his father before describing Kirk as “like a little brother” to him. “Eleven days ago, as a cowardly assassin crawled on his stomach to end Charlie’s life on Earth, I’m betting Charlie saw the Son of God standing tall to welcome him home,” Trump Jr. added.
I’m inside State Farm Arena for Charlie Kirk’s memorial and I can say I have never seen more people at any event in my life. This is going to be one of the largest political gatherings in US history. I wouldn’t be surprised if President Trump says something like “wow Charlie Kirk… pic.twitter.com/kLIgRYlfSN
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) September 21, 2025
A co-founder of Turning Point USA and staunch ally of Trump, Kirk was widely credited with popularizing conservative ideas among young Americans and helping Trump secure a second term.
According to authorities, Tyler Robinson, who was charged with aggravated murder, had embraced left-wing and pro-LGBTQ ideology over the past year. Robinson allegedly left a note for his roommate saying, “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I’m going to take it.”