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Elon Musk said Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was targeted “because his words made a difference,” describing his death as the work of “the dark” as bagpipes played “Amazing Grace.”

Asked why Kirk was killed, Musk said it was because his message mattered.

“He was killed because his words made a difference, because he was showing people the light and he was killed by the dark,” Musk said.

The SpaceX CEO was later seen shaking hands and chatting with President Donald Trump.

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A small group of protesters were seen outside of Charlie Kirk’s memorial service on Sunday.

One protester was seen carrying a trans pride flag, while another had a sign reading, “Rot in hell.”

“I know it’s an inappropriate place to protest, that’s why I’m doing it,” one woman told Fox News Digital.

“Bad things happen to bad people,” she added.

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President Donald Trump wrapped up his speech at Charlie Kirk’s memorial by calling his widow, Erika Kirk, out on stage with him.

The president embraced Erika Kirk in a touching moment. The two stood together as “America the Beautiful” played in the stadium.

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President
Donald Trump forcefully addressed the arrest of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk.

“The depraved assassin who planned and executed Charlie’s killing has been arrested and charged with capital murder,” Trump told the crowd in Arizona.

“God willing, he will receive the full and ultimate punishment for his horrific crime,” the president said.

Trump condemned the attack as not just a personal tragedy but a national one.

 “You can’t let that happen. You can’t let that happen to a country,” he said, warning against political violence.

He also added that the Department of Justice is investigating “networks of radical left maniacs who fund, organize, and perpetrate” such attacks and reminded mourners that “law enforcement can only be the beginning of our response to Charlie’s murder.” 

President Donald Trump said he plans to posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony at the White House “in a very safe Washington, D.C.”

Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, and the next day, Trump announced he would be awarding the highest civilian honor to the Turning Point USA founder in the form of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

While speaking at Kirk’s memorial in Arizona on Sunday, Trump shared where the medal would be awarded.

“We will do the ceremony at our beautiful White House in a very safe Washington, D.C., a place that Charlie truly revered,” the president said.

Trump then went on to talk about how he stopped crime in the nation’s capital in 12 days, allowing people to be able to walk down the street safely.

President Donald Trump remembered Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk as a tireless advocate who often persuaded him to attend events on short notice. He called Kirk “a giver, much more than a taker” who never overlooked anyone.

Trump recalled Kirk calling him the night before major events across the country to ask if he would speak. He described Kirk as a “very convincing guy” who never stopped pressing him, sometimes asking him to appear in California the very next day.

“He just wouldn’t stop and he succeeded,” Trump said. “But I almost always went because you never wanted to let Charlie down. You worked so hard, you just didn’t want to let him down.

“I felt guilty. He’d make me feel very guilty as president. Many people asked me for things, but Charlie was one of the few who always gave more than he took. He was a giver, much more than a taker. And no matter how big Charlie became, no one was too small for him to notice. He was good to everybody, it didn’t matter.”

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President Donald Trump called Charlie Kirk
a “martyr for American freedom” during his remarks at the conservative activist’s memorial service.

“He’s a great American hero, that’s what he is,” Trump said, adding that the late Turning Point USA founder was a patriot.

“America loved Charlie Kirk,” the president said, adding that history will remember Kirk’s legacy.

Erika Kirk described how second lady Usha Vance comforted her aboard Air Force Two with the advice to face grief “15 minutes at a time,” words she said were exactly what she needed.

She recalled being on the tarmac the day after her husband’s death, when she reached out to Vance for comfort.

“I held her hand and I told her honestly, I do not know how I am going to get through this. She told me something. She said, ‘You know when you’re on an airplane with your kids and it’s the last 15 minutes of the flight and things are crazy? Kids are not cooperating, toys are flying everywhere, and everyone screaming? And you think to yourself, I cannot wait for this flight to land, and it’s 15 minutes before you land?’” Erika said. “She told me, ‘You will get through these 15 minutes and the next 15 minutes after that.’ Usha, I don’t think you realized it then, but those words were exactly what I needed to hear.”

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At Sunday’s memorial for her husband, Erika Kirk said she forgives the man who shot and killed Charlie Kirk earlier this month.

She said Charlie’s mission focused on reaching young men in search of direction.

“Charlie passionately wanted to reach and save the lost boys of the West. The young men who feel like they have no direction, no purpose, no faith, and no reason to live. The men wasting their lives on distractions and the men consume with resentment, anger and hate,” Erika Kirk said. “Charlie wanted to help them. He wanted them to have a home with Turning Point USA. And when he went on to campus, he was looking to show them a better path and a better life. That was right there for the taking. He wanted to show them that.

“My husband, Charlie. He wanted to save. Young men, just like the one who took his life. That young man. That young man on the cross. Our Savior said that. Father. Forgive them, for they not know what they do,” she continued. “You, that man. That young man. I forgive him. I forgive him because it was what Christ did. And is what Charlie would do. The answer to hate is not hate. The answer we know from the gospel is love and always love. Love for our enemies and love for those who persecute us.”

Erika Kirk received a long standing ovation from thousands of mourners. The mother of two wiped tears from her eyes and appeared to pause briefly to pray, her voice heavy with emotion.

She recalled the painful moment at the hospital when she saw his body.

“I saw the wound that ended his life. I felt everything you would expect to feel. I felt shock. I felt horror and a level of heartache I didn’t even know existed,” she said.

Erika also shared a moment of tenderness. “In death, I could see the man that I love. I saw the one single gray hair on the side of his head, which I never told him about. Now he knows. Sorry, baby,” she smiled before explaining she also noticed a faint smile on his lips as a mercy which assured her that Charlie did not suffer.

Donald Trump Jr. drew laughs from the crowd when he opened his speech by playfully imitating his father, President Donald Trump, telling him to tone down his social media posts.“I’ve even gotten the call from that guy a couple of times. You know, done done,” he said of his father.

“You’re getting a little aggressive on social media.”
Trump Jr. went on to honor Charlie Kirk and declared “We are all Charlie” in his speech.

“His loss cannot be the end of the story,” the president’s son added.

Trump Jr. also outlined what he believed to be at the core of Charlie Kirk’s movement.

“When people disagree with us, we don’t silence them. We don’t destroy them. And we certainly don’t sink to violence. We don’t burn down their businesses. We don’t scream at their children at Disneyland. No, we debate. We stand tall and we win with our ideas,’ he said.

He also highlighted Kirk’s faith in the power of persuasion. “Charlie delighted in his belief that people could be persuaded, and he believed the way to win hearts was with truth, with courage, and with conversation,” he said.

Vice President JD Vance honored Charlie Kirk with a stirring tribute, focusing on his deep commitment to the next generation.

“Charlie brought the truth that young people deserve to stake [in] the future, and that they deserve to have a voice,” Vance said.

He noted that Kirk consistently defended the values of marriage and family as central to a thriving society.

But Kirk’s legacy, Vance emphasized, was not only in what he said but in how he lived.

“Charlie, he did so much more than tell the truth. He lived it,” Vance remarked.

He pointed to Kirk’s example as a model of strong Christian fatherhood, an influence that extended far beyond politics.

Vance reminded the audience that Kirk’s passion for history and ideas gave him a vision for America’s future. “In this he showed all of us how to carry on after his death,” Vance concluded

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth remembered the Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk as “a warrior for country, a warrior for Christ,” saying he transformed a political movement into a spiritual revival and died as he lived: speaking the truth.

Hegseth, who spoke during the memorial for Kirk on Sunday, opened by listing Kirk’s many roles: “A patriot, a conservative, a leader, a builder, an advocate, an author, a lover of freedom, a husband, a father, a Christian, and a warrior.”

He also said Kirk was a “true believer” in both America and Christ.

“Only Christ is King, our Lord and Savior. Our sins are washed away by the blood of Jesus. Fear God and fear no man,” Hegseth said, adding, “That was Charlie Kirk.”

Hegseth said he met Kirk over a decade ago as Kirk was building a movement with Turning Point USA.

“He was building a movement and nobody worked harder at it, bringing people to political small truth. I still have this sticker: Big Government Sucks,” he continued. “And he pursued that truth with more vigor than anyone I’ve ever met. But over time, he realized, like so many of us have, that this is not a political war. It’s not even a cultural war. It’s a spiritual war.

“Charlie Kirk: a warrior for country, a warrior for Christ. He ran the race. He finished the fight,” Hegseth said.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio pointed to the scale of Charlie Kirk’s memorial as proof of his massive impact.

“The president of the United States is here. His entire cabinet is here. Television and media outlets from all over the world are covering this. I just came from overseas, and in every country I stopped, they gave us their condolences for his passing,” Rubio said.

He also highlighted Kirk’s influence on the next generation:

“Charlie had a very special and direct impact on young men in this country. His movement was about politics—but it was deeper than politics.”

“He made a difference. He mattered, and he will matter now more than he ever has before,” Rubio added.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard praised Charlie Kirk as a “warrior for truth and freedom” during his memorial, saying he entered the arena armed with the Constitution, using words as weapons to defend free speech, faith and the nation he loved.

“Charlie lived his life as a warrior for truth and for freedom every single day, choosing to step into the arena, armed with the Constitution, sparring through debate on the battlefield of ideas, fighting for the heart of our democratic republic and the inalienable rights endowed upon every one of us by our creator,” Gabbard said.

“Charlie lived what our founders envisioned freedom: The right to speak even when we disagree. Freedom: I may not agree with what you say, but I will fight to defend to the death with my very life,” she continued. “Your right to speak: free speech is the foundation of our democratic republic. We must protect it at all costs because without it we’ll be lost.”

“Charlie knew this, he lived it,” Gabbard added. “Charlie stood in the arena armed with superior arguments, with truth, reason propelled and motivated by his love for God, his love for others, his love for our great nation. His words were his weapons. He slayed ignorance. He cut through lies and he woke people’s minds, inspired people’s hearts and imparted wisdom every day.”

Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, spoke with compassion about Kirk’s impact on the political landscape.

“Charlie did not just promise. He delivered,” she said. “Charlie and his team embraced the assigned mission completely, and they didn’t meet expectations—they shattered them and blew them out of the water.”

Wiles credited Kirk’s mobilization of young people as a driving force behind the president’s victory.

 “That was Charlie’s army, and he made sure they understood the stakes,” she said.

“Let us honor Charlie in the best way possible by continuing his work, building on his foundation, and making sure this generation knows,” Wiles added.

Attendees of the memorial for Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, began chanting “USA, USA” when President Donald Trump entered the building on Sunday afternoon.

The memorial service was held at the home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, which can host up to about 73,000 people.

When the crowd began chanting, “USA, USA,” they could be seen looking up to where Trump was seated in the stadium.

Trump will speak later in the program.

White House Personnel Office Director Sergio Gor remembered Charlie Kirk as a fearless fighter who embodied the MAGA spirit, calling him both a modern-day disciple engaged in a spiritual battle for America and a friend known for his humor, compassion, and love of adventure.

“The other side was terrified of Charlie because Charlie more embodied the spirit of MAGA, always fighting for America, never backing down,” Gor said. “Charlie knew this fight was bigger than politics. Charlie was more than an activist. Charlie was a modern day disciple who preached about the greatness of America, not just across our land, but around the globe,” he continued. “Charlie knew that we are in a spiritual war for the heart, soul, and future of America, and he was ultimately killed because of it.

“I want to share with you the personal side of Charlie,” Gor continued. “Charlie was funny. Charlie cared deeply about others. Charlie looked forward to the next adventure.”

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., took the stage at Charlie Kirk’s memorial event Sunday to remember the Turning Point USA founder and applaud his “unshakable resolve to awaken America’s youth.

“Speaking at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, Luna began by saying that “there would be no Congresswoman Luna without Charlie Kirk.”

The Florida representative detailed her experience working with Kirk at Turning Point USA as an outreach director.

Read the full article about Anna Paulina Luna
by Andrea Margolis

Frank Turek shared a personal reflection on the tragedy with the audience.

“Charlie’s been like a son to me,” he said, remembering the moments that followed the assassination.

Turek described running with the security team toward the SUV. “No father would stand back and go, no, you just take my son. Take him. I’ll meet you at the hospital. I got into the back of the SUV,” he explained with emotion.

Turek also praised Kirk’s team and said they were “amazing. When this full investigation is done, I think you’re going to see that his team did everything they were supposed to do.”

He turned to his faith and reminded the audience of what carried Kirk forward.

“Charlie Kirk is in heaven because his Savior sacrificed himself for Charlie Kirk. There’s only two things in the afterlife: justice or grace. I want grace,” he said.

“He knew that the purpose of life is to know Jesus and to make him known, to make heaven crowded ” Turek concluded.

Andrew Kolvet, executive producer of “The Charlie Kirk Show,” spoke about his late boss’s tireless work ethic, noting how it shaped both the program and the movement surrounding it.

Kolvet said Charlie Kirk, personally answered every email, demonstrating his dedication to followers. He vowed to keep the popular program running.

“For all the fans of ‘The Charlie Kirk Show’, we will see you Monday,” Kolvet said. “Until then, buckle up, here we go,” he added.

At Charlie Kirk’s memorial, Dr. Ben Carson honored the late activist’s intellect and faith, cautioned against Marxist influence in American life, and closed with a Bible verse, saying Kirk’s sacrifice would bear “much fruit.”

He remembered Kirk as a friend and partner, rejecting criticism that he was “ignorant” without a college degree and instead praising his sharp mind and commitment to Judeo-Christian values. Carson also warned of Marxist influence in education, media, and culture, urging pastors to preach biblical truth and calling the audience to embrace a spiritual revival.

“For many decades, people have tried to fundamentally change who we are,” Carson said, citing Cleon Skousen’s 1950s book “The Naked Communist,” which warned of Marxist efforts to infiltrate schools and teacher unions to indoctrinate young people. He pointed to a radical leftist who once said, “Give me your children to teach for four years, and the seed I sow will never be uprooted.”

In his closing remarks, Carson read John 12:24, noting that Kirk was shot at 12:24 p.m.

“‘Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone. But if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.’”

Carson thanked Kirk for his sacrifice, saying it would yield “much fruit.”

Benny Johnson recognized the America’s leadership at the funeral.

“Right now there are rulers of our land represented,” he said, pointing to the State Department, the Department of War, the Department of Justice, and the chief executive. “God has instituted them.”

Johnson also reflected on what he said was divine intervention in sparing President Trump’s life, calling it a moment of providence.

“God saved our president, President Trump, from an assassin’s bullet for this moment,” he told the crowd.

He urged those gathered to pray that America’s leaders would wield their authority with wisdom and courage.

“In Charlie’s memory, I want to live in a country where the evil are terrified, and where the good, the faithful, and the moral can live in peace—debate in peace, disagree in peace, and start families in peace.” 

Pastor Rob McCoy is co-chair of Turning Point Faith in California and is known as “Charlie’s Pastor.”

McCoy opened up Charlie Kirk’s memorial service on Sunday, Sept. 21, in Glendale, Arizona, following performances by Christian artists.

He has been by the side of the Kirk family since Kirk’s tragic assassination.

McCoy recently retired after serving for 25 years at the evangelical Godspeak Calvary Chapel in Thousand Oaks, California.

Kirk attended McCoy’s anniversary celebration back in August.

“Charlie Kirk did in 31 years on this earth … had more lifetimes in 31 years, and all of us have in the entirety of our own,” said McCoy in his speech.

He said that while chatting with TPUSA staffers, he perceived there was a worry that Turning Point would not be as successful without its leader.

“I looked at each and every one of them,” said McCoy. “And for those of you who are negative — without Charlie Kirk’s presence, they pulled off the largest event in Turning Point history.”

McCoy discussed Kirk’s unwavering faith.

“Charlie knew … at an early age … he entrusted his life to the Savior of the World. Jesus came to this earth, was tempted in all ways, yet was without sin, was crucified upon the cross,” he said.

“His blood was poured out because blood must be shed for the remission of sins,” said McCoy.

“And his death upon that cross was sufficient for all the world’s sins, but only efficient for those who, like Charlie, would receive him as their Savior.”

Added McCoy, “Charlie looked at politics as an on-ramp to Jesus. He knew if he could get all of you rowing in the streams of liberty, you’d come to its source. And that’s the Lord.”

At Sunday’s memorial for Charlie Kirk, Stacy Sheridan remembered him as more than a boss, recounting how his determination drew her to Turning Point USA and how his quiet generosity supported her through her husband’s cancer and a devastating house fire.

“My husband Mike became sick with cancer…that cancer took his life,” Sheridan said. “At one point, [Kirk] had critical medication and an oxygen machine sent to my doorstep without my knowledge. I still to this day have no idea how he made that happen. But that was Charlie. He did the right thing. There was no limit to how far he’d go to help a friend. He wasn’t looking for publicity or credit, and he did it because that’s what a leader does. That’s what a friend does, and that’s what a Christian is supposed to do.”

“When Mike ultimately passed away, Charlie and the entire team were there for us yet again,” she continued. “They held my daughter Grace through the unbearable tragedy of losing her father on her ninth birthday. But Charlie’s help didn’t stop there. This January, I lost my home in the Pacific Palisades fire.

“Charlie’s response was very clear and very direct: This is a sign you and Grace belong in Arizona,” Sheridan recalled. “Within a few months, we moved here and Charlie and Erica welcomed us into their family.

Hillsdale College President Dr. Larry Arnn announced the establishment of a scholarship for Charlie Kirk’s young children. Kirk, who completed dozens of online courses at the small Christian liberal arts college in Michigan, will also receive an honorary degree alongside his wife, Erika.

At 18, Kirk dropped out of community college to co-found Turning Point USA. By his mid-20s, he became the youngest speaker at the Republican National Convention in 2016 and a household name in conservative circles.

By 31, he commanded a $95 million political empire, galvanized millions of followers online and established a direct line to President Donald Trump.

Tyler Bower shared a personal story highlighting both Charlie Kirk’s determination and Erika’s enduring impact.

Remembering a 24-hour planning session, Bower said he wanted to hire Erika, seeing her as a prospect for their team.

He said Kirk was immediately taken with her. “I was very worried he was going to scare her off and screw it up,” Bower joked.

“I lost an employee,” he reflected “but now she’s my boss.”

President Donald Trump landed at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona at 11:42 AM local time aboard Air Force One.

He is expected to head directly to the stadium where thousands of mourners are gathered for the funeral of Charlie Kirk.

At Charlie Kirk’s memorial, Rebecca Dunn recalled how the 20-year-old activist raised $25,000 in just two days to meet her challenge, securing his first major grant and launching Turning Point USA’s early growth.

“Almost 12 years ago, I met this bright young man filled with optimism about reaching young people,” Dunn said. “I was so impressed I invited him to our home to tell my husband and me more about his organization.”

“That young man was Charlie Kirk, and the organization was Turning Point USA,” she continued. “He told us he wanted to start two chapters in North Florida and estimated it would take about $50,000.”

“We told him that if he could raise the first half, we would give him the remaining $25,000,” Dunn added. “Two days later, Charlie called to say he had raised the money. He wasn’t in his hometown or even his home state — just 20 years old, and yet he met our challenge. I laughed and said, ‘Well, Charlie, I guess we owe you a check.’”

“In the early days, Charlie felt like a son to me,” Dunn said. “More recently, I was the one looking up to him. Charlie never disappointed.”

At a memorial event honoring Turning Point USA founder and CEO Charlie Kirk, Pastor Rob McCoy reassured attendees that the conservative youth organization remains strong despite concerns about its future.

Pastor Rob McCoy, Kirk’s spiritual leader, told the crowd that Turning Point is “alive and well,” even as some worry about the group’s direction.

“Charlie Kirk did 31 years on this earth. He had more lifetimes in 31 years than all of us have in the entirety of our own,” McCoy said, reflecting on all that Kirk had accomplished.

He then recalled a conversation with the organization’s staff: “I was just telling the Turning Point staff as I walked in here, everyone is worried that Turning Point isn’t going to be successful, and I looked at each and every one of them.”

McCoy praised their efforts, noting that “without Charlie Kirk’s presence, they pulled off the largest event in Turning Point history. Let’s thank them. Turning Point is alive and well.”

A group of Charlie Kirk supporters is petitioning Starbucks to honor the slain conservative activist by adding his signature tea order to menus nationwide.

The campaign, called “Get Charlie Kirk’s Starbucks Order On Every Starbucks Menu,” was launched on Change.org on Sept. 14.

In the petition description, the organizer wrote that Kirk’s murder has left “millions of people around the world … heartbroken, agonized and completely devastated.”

“To honor Charlie Kirk’s legacy … I and those who join me in signing this petition ask Starbucks to put Charlie Kirk’s order on their menus with the name ‘Kirk Special’ or ‘The Charlie Kirk’ or some other iteration containing his name,” the organizer added.

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News Digital’s Andrea Margolis.

An American rabbi is pointing out that Charlie Kirk’s impact will last far beyond his commitment to the Christian faith — and notes that Kirk “defended Israel with clarity and courage.”

Rabbi Pinchas Taylor of the American Faith Coalition, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, told Fox News Digital, “Charlie Kirk was far more than a political commentator. He was a man of deep and unapologetic faith who lived every day guided by conviction and compassion — and in doing so, he made America a better country.”

Pinchas added that Kirk “loved his family fiercely, stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the Jewish people, and defended Israel with clarity and courage.” 

At a time when antisemitism in this country “too often rears its head,” added Pinchas, “Charlie’s loyalty and friendship reminded Jews everywhere that they were not alone.”

The rabbi’s comments come as more than 100,000 are said to be attending the memorial service at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday to honor Kirk’s legacy. 

Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk, a conservative campus activist and an outspoken Christian, said just months before his assassination that he wanted to be remembered most for his courage in his Christian faith, according to a resurfaced interview clip now circulating widely online.

Kirk, 31, was fatally shot while speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on September 10th, 2025.

In a June 29 appearance on “The Iced Coffee Hour” podcast, host Jack Selby asked Kirk how he hoped to be remembered if “everything completely goes away.”

“If I die?” Kirk responded, before Selby clarified.

“Everything just goes away,” Selby said. “If you could be associated with one thing, how would you want to be remembered?”

“I want to be remembered for courage for my faith,” Kirk said. “That would be the most important thing; most important thing is my faith.”

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News Digital’s Bonny Chu.

Tens of thousands of people are currently inside State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, for Charlie Kirk’s memorial service.

The event is set to begin at 2 p.m. ET.

“Last week, we brought my dear friend Charlie Kirk home one last time,” Vice President JD Vance, who is among the speakers today, wrote on X.

“Today, we return to Arizona to remember Charlie and honor his sacrifice. May he eternally rest in peace, and may God watch over Erika and their beautiful children,” Vance added.

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The assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk
 is prompting Timothy Cardinal Dolan to call it a moment of spiritual awakening for young people. Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, compared Kirk to a “modern-day St. Paul.” 

“He was a missionary, he’s an evangelist, he’s a hero. He’s one I think that knew what Jesus meant when he said the truth will set you free,” Dolan said Friday on “Fox & Friends.” 

He noted that while Kirk had a blunt style, he respected opposing views.

“The difference is the way, the mode, the style that he did it always with respect and not only was that a gracious kind of virtuous thing to do, it’s effective.”

Dolan said he began learning more about
Kirk’s faith work only after his death on Sept. 10. Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. He leaves behind his wife and two children. 

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News Digital’s Madison Colombo.

Erika Kirk honored late husband
 Charlie Kirk Friday by posting a heartwarming video of him teaching their daughter some of the basics of physics.

In the video, which had already garnered more than 1.3 million likes by Friday afternoon, the conservative activist sits at a table with their young daughter, playfully explaining Isaac Newton’s three laws of motion using her sippy cup and a pair of sunglasses.

“My favorite memories will forever be us raising our babies together. I love you [Charlie Kirk],” Erica Kirk captioned the video on Instagram. “Tell Sir Isaac Newton that GG is ready for her quiz.”

The video shows the Turning Point USA founder walking through Newton’s principles that an object at rest stays at rest, every action has an equal and opposite reaction and that force equals mass times acceleration.

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News Digital’s Sophia Compton.

State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, has reached full capacity for the Charlie Kirk memorial service.

Overflow crowds are now heading to nearby Desert Diamond Arena, law enforcement told Fox News.

Around 100,000 people were anticipated to gather Sunday to pay tribute to Kirk. The event, which features speakers including Erika Kirk, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, will begin in less than an hour.

State Farm Stadium has fixed seating for 63,400 and can expand to over 73,000 for larger events, according to the venue. 

Fox News’ Melissa Chrise and Alex Nitzberg contributed to this report.

Charlie Kirk’s
shooting death on September 10th, 2025 that sent shockwaves through the nation has had an outsize impact on young conservative voters — among them, Brilyn Hollyhand, a 19-year-old college freshman who on September 18th, 2025 announced a multi-state university tour designed to foster conversation, debate, and engage young voters to continue to build on Kirk’s legacy.

The “One Conversation at a Time
” tour, previewed exclusively to Fox News Digital, is sponsored by the Kirk-founded nonprofit, Turning Point USA, which seeks to engage young people in conservative politics. Hollyhand’s tour will include stops at 10 big-name universities across the broader southeast, including in Florida, South Carolina, and Mississippi — whose undergraduate populations average between 30,000 and 40,000 people, according to data from the U.S. News & World Report. 

Hollyhand, who wields considerable influence in his own right — he’s both a podcast host and author who met Kirk in fourth grade, when Kirk appeared as a guest on his podcast — told Fox News Digital in an interview that Kirk’s death should inspire people to speak up and engage with others face-to-face.

That was something Kirk excelled at, Hollyhand said — and something that’s especially important to continue to diminish the power of violent political actions.  

“If we’ve learned anything in the last week, it’s that you can kill a man, but you cannot kill a movement,” he said. “We’re not going to be silenced. And more than ever before, we have to make America talk again — and that starts on college campuses.”

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News Digital’s Breanne Deppisch.

The New College of Florida in Sarasota announced Tuesday it will commission a statue of the late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, noting the tribute will serve as a symbol of its commitment to protecting the First Amendment and fostering civil discourse.

Though the statue’s specifics have not yet been released, the college shared a sample rendering of the bronze statue—depicting Kirk sitting at a four-legged table with two open chairs, holding a microphone.

The scene is reminiscent of Kirk’s nationwide Turning Point USA events, where the 31-year-old conservative activist would invite college students to peacefully discuss political issues as he sat behind a table.

William Witt, New College Chief Social Media Officer, told Fox News Digital on Tuesday that the New College of Florida believes the statue will be a reminder of “what America is all about.”

“Having conversations that might be difficult, but that are worth it,” Witt said. “Where the best idea wins. [Conversations] that are civil, and people actually coming together.”

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News Digital’s Alexandra Koch.

Just hours before he was fatally shot on a college campus in Utah, Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk delivered a message to hundreds of restaurant leaders gathered in Salt Lake City last week.

Wade Allen, president of Costa Vida, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain that started in Utah, was in the room when Kirk spoke at the annual Restaurantology summit, hosted by the Savory Fund, he told Fox News Digital.

He recalls Kirk’s words not as political, but as deeply personal.

“There was nothing political about the conversation [with Savory Fund co-founder and managing director Andrew K. Smith],” Allen said. 

“In fact, the totality of the conversation was about entrepreneurship – the risks that you take being an entrepreneur and the hard work it takes and the dedication and the commitment.”

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News Digital’s Peter Burke.

Turning Point USA (TPUSA), added new commemorative merchandise to its online store.

One T-shirt features a line-art illustration of the Kirk family walking hand in hand, with a halo above Charlie Kirk’s
head. Under the image, in bold block letters, the shirt reads “NEVER SURRENDER,” and beneath, in script, it says “Love, An American Mother.” A black shirt dubbed as the memorial tee, features a bold distressed graphic with the words “This Is Our Turning Point.” The new merchandise also includes baseball hats and stickers.

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News Digital’s Amanda Macias.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., sparred with CNN host Kaitlan Collins on Friday over a video the liberal lawmaker shared on social media and her remarks about Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk.  

Collins pressed Omar on why she reposted a video that said, “Kirk was Dr. Frankenstein and his monster shot him through the neck.”

“Because there were a lot of things in the video that I did agree with. Obviously, we share videos. We don‘t have to agree with every single word, but I do believe he was a reprehensible, hateful man. Like, that is my view of the words that he has said about every single identity that I belong to. He didn‘t believe that we should have equal access to anything. He also just didn’t even believe I could be smart enough, I could have thoughts that could be equal to a White man. Where are we missing this conversation about who this man was and the things that he said?” 

Singling out Collins, Omar asked, “How do you not… find that reprehensible, Kaitlan?”

Kirk was assassinated on Sept. 10 while speaking at a campus event in Utah. 

The lawmaker turned the question back to Collins, who said, “Of course, I don’t subscribe to that.” 

Omar asked Collins, “You think I don’t have the brain processing power like you or a White man?” The CNN host said, “Of course not” as Omar asked her if she would find that reprehensible. 

“I’m not asking why you think he’s reprehensible. I think you’re obviously allowed to have your own views. That’s why we have you on here so often. Because we like to hear your views and what you think on something. I just think it was the video where it called him Dr. Frankenstein and said his monster shot him through the neck. I mean, obviously, this is a person. And looking at this, this is someone who was a husband and a father. And in the days after his shocking death, that happened as a result of his views or happened as a result as he was sharing his views publicly with people, that people found it jarring to hear such criticism of that in the immediate aftermath of his death,” Collins said. 

Fox News’ Marc Tamasco contributed to this report.

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OREM, Utah – As Utah Valley University students returned to campus following conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s assassination, those who spoke to Fox News Digital were divided over whether Tyler Robinson should face the death penalty. 

Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced on Tuesday that Utah prosecutors would seek the death penalty against Robinson on multiple charges, including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, witness tampering and commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child. 

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News Digital’s Deirdre Heavey.

For Pastor David Engelhardt, Charlie Kirk wasn’t just a national figure — he was a friend, disciple and man whose faith fueled his public mission and private life.

“Charlie was a man of incredible strength. His name, Charlie Kirk, means strong church, and I always told him, ‘Charlie, you strengthen churches all over the country…’” Engelhardt said while paying tribute to the slain conservative activist on September 11th, 2025.

“He wasn’t shy about his faith. He wasn’t avoidant, afraid that it would offend people. That’s why he’s a hero, because he was courageous, and he wasn’t demeaning to other people about their position, but he was a strong man of faith.”

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News’ Taylor Penley.

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Fox News host Jesse Watters explains what made Charlie Kirk special to Americans on ‘Charlie Kirk: An American Original.’

Charlie Kirk looked “like he’d died happy” according to Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, when she saw him in the hospital following the fatal shooting at Utah Valley University. Her reaction was published  in an interview with the New York Times on Sunday.

“His eyes were semi-open,” Erika Kirk told the newspaper. “And he had this knowing, Mona Lisa-like half-smile. Like he’d died happy. Like Jesus rescued him. The bullet came, he blinked, and he was in heaven.”   

Erika Kirk said President Donald Trump called her twice since her husband’s assassination and said, “just let us know how we can support you.” 

“I told him, ‘My husband just loved conversing with you and using you as a sounding board for all sorts of things. Could we continue that?’ And he said, ‘Of course,’” Erika Kirk recalled. 

The night before Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University, he and Erika had dinner with a friend in the Phoenix area who was a faith leader, according to The New York Times. 

The newspaper reported that the purpose of the meal was to pray for Charlie’s upcoming “The American Comeback Tour” of college campuses. 

During the dinner, Erika Kirk suggested to her husband that he start wearing a bulletproof vest, while the friend mentioned he could start speaking behind bulletproof glass, according to The New York Times. 

“Not yet,” the newspaper quoted Kirk as saying, adding that – despite receiving numerous death threats over the past year – he felt confident in his security team and that there would be additional security measures in place at the Utah Valley University event. 

Lee Brice paid tribute to Charlie Kirk during one of his shows. 

During a performance in Clearwater, Florida, Sept. 11, the country music star dedicated his song, “When The Kingdom Comes” to Kirk, telling the crowd that while he usually plays a different song at that point in the show, he wanted to do something for Kirk and “what he so adamantly stood for.”

In a recent appearance on “The Will Cain Show,” Brice explained why he chose to honor Kirk the way he did.

“The most special songs that I’ve ever written and what I knew Charlie stood for as far as his faith,” he said. “And really, even in all those debates and all the things, he had so much respect, you know, even with college kids, you know, he, he always was, had a Jesus-like manner.

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News Digital’s Lori Bashian.

With Sunday’s focus on the memorial for Charlie Kirk in Glendale, Arizona — an event that more than 100,000 people are expected to attend — University of Alabama students remembered Kirk for his faith and inspiration on Wednesday in their own ceremony.

A number of speakers took to the stage to address his legacy.

Former reality TV star Savannah Chrisley, conservative activist CJ Pearson, and political commentator Alexis Wilkins all spoke. 

Also making an address was Kieghan Nangle, 22, executive assistant to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Nangle, an Alabama alum, said Erika Kirk’s strength has been and will continue to be an inspiration for scores of young women. 

“Charlie’s wonderful wife, Erika, needs an army behind her, and every person in this country has what it takes to rise to that occasion,” Nangle said in her speech.

“If Erika could stand before the world with power and bravery, just 48 hours after the love of her life and the father of her children were taken from her, then each of us can do our part to stand behind her and carry on Charlie’s legacy,” said Nangle.

“The Charlie Kirk Show” executive producer Andrew Kolvet told Fox News he hopes the memorial service today will be a “chance to tell the world” things they didn’t know about the late conservative activist. 

Kolvet, speaking to Maria Bartiromo on “Sunday Morning Futures,” said, “There’s almost not enough books or ink you could spill on the life of Charlie Kirk
and all the things that people still don’t know about him.” 

“And I hope that today we’re going to get a chance to tell the world about the things they didn’t know about Charlie. And, yeah, celebrate the things that they’re now discovering about Charlie, because so much, you know, there were so many lies,” Kolvet continued. “There was so much division and the political combat of it all. But at the core of who Charlie was and what his legacy will be is a good man, a decent man, a great leader.” 

“You know, very rarely do you get to work with somebody that’s that hard charging. And you love him more and more and more, and you realize what he was able to draw out of you,” Kolvet also said. “And that’s why we were able to pull off an event that should take six months to plan in about a week.” 

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Vice President JD Vance describes Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s
legacy while addressing a crowd in Michigan on September 17th, 2025.

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Video showed cars lined up on roads heading to State Farm Stadium ahead of Charlie Kirk’s memorial service. 

The footage, taken earlier this morning, showed bumper-to-bumper traffic in Glendale, Arizona.

Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are among those set to speak later today.

“The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity.”

William Butler Yeats wrote those words about Europe after the Great War, but they ring with terrible clarity this week as we bury Charlie Kirk, murdered at 31 for the crime of arguing in public. The young man who built an empire of discourse from a suburban garage has been silenced by someone who apparently found bullets more persuasive than words.

But here is what strikes me as I reflect on this tragedy: Charlie Kirk may have been the last American who genuinely believed you could change someone’s mind with a good argument. Think about that. When was the last time you saw someone actually switch positions during a debate? When did you last witness someone say three of the most treasured words in the English language: “I was wrong?”

My younger son understood this belief. He called me after Kirk’s death and shared something that possibly captured our national descent. “Dad,” he said, “I used to be like Charlie Kirk— I used to think people could be persuaded with reason.”

This is an excerpt from an op-ed by William Bennett
, a Fox News contributor.

More than 100,000 heavy hearts are set to converge on Arizona’s State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., today to commemorate the life of Charlie Kirk
— the fiery young activist who ignited fierce loyalty, sharp, yet civil debate, and whose shocking assassination has left a movement in mourning.

Those in attendance at Kirk’s service, which begins at 11 a.m. local time in Glendale, will hear from Republican political heavyweights including President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, close allies, and family members who will pay tribute to the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA. 

Kirk’s widow, Erika, will speak about his legacy and her new role at the helm
of the powerful national organization he built. The service is anticipated to be both a moment of mourning and a declaration of continuity, signaling how his movement intends to carry forward without its founder.

Kirk was assassinated on Sept. 10 during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University. The gathering was the first stop on TPUSA’s planned “American Comeback Tour,” and, at first, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. 

The charismatic Kirk, known for his signature debates on college campuses, sat beneath a white tent emblazoned with the slogan “Prove Me Wrong,” taking open-mic questions from a crowd of thousands. Moments later, a single shot ended his life.

In the wake of his death, many Americans are learning for the first time of the unlikely rise of the young activist who vaulted from obscurity in suburban Illinois to become a defining voice for a generation of conservatives and one of the movement’s most formidable power brokers.

President Donald Trump praised the late Charlie Kirk on Sunday as he departed the White House to head to Kirk’s memorial service in Glendale, Arizona.

“We’re going to celebrate the life of a great man today. Really a great man, he’s a young man, but a great man. And we look forward to it. It really is, we want to look at it as a time of healing,” Trump said.

“That something like this could have happened is not even believable,” Trump added. “We’ll have a very interesting day. Very tough day.”

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Those currently waiting outside State Farm Stadium to get into Charlie Kirk’s memorial service told Fox News they traveled from all over the U.S. and the world to be there today to pay tribute to the late conservative activist. 

“We love Charlie Kirk,”
said Patty, a mother who traveled with her daughter Sarah from Fort Worth, Texas. “He made such a big impact on the entire world, but on my heart… we’ve just been watching him for years.”  

“Charlie changed the world. This literally is the turning point,” she added. 

David Crawford told “Fox & Friends Weekend” co-host Griff Jenkins that he left Northern Ireland yesterday morning to travel to Glendale, Arizona. 

Crawford said he saw an interview from Erika Kirk that, “really, really touched my heart.” 

“Those 13 minutes, what she spoke, and the love she had for her husband on the stand that that he took for truth and righteousness, I believe,” he said. 

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Massive crowds are now gathering outside State Farm Stadium for Charlie Kirk’s memorial service in Glendale, Arizona.

Around 100,000 people are expected to attend the event, both at the NFL stadium and an overflow arena.

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President Donald Trump
praises late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s ‘incredible’ following in an exclusive interview with ‘The Story’ that aired on September 18th, 2025.

Conservative influencer Riley Gaines told “Fox & Friends Weekend” on Sunday that she feels “inspired” by the turnout already for Charlie Kirk’s memorial service in Glendale, Arizona. 

Crowds have camped out overnight and cars are lining up Sunday to get into the event at State Farm Stadium, which is set to begin at 2 p.m. ET. 

“This past, what, ten, 11 days at this point has been filled with all of the emotions. I mean, I really feel emotioned out. I’ve gone through disbelief, shock, grief, sadness, anger, truthfully. But I sit here today and I feel hopeful. I feel inspired to see thousands of people outside the stadium waiting to get in at, like 1:30 in the morning,” Gaines said. 

“Just excited for today. And the celebration of life. Erika’s made
it very clear — she doesn’t want this to be viewed as a funeral or a burial or anything like that, but more so as a celebration of life and the legacy that Charlie built, and that we at Turning Point and across the nation will continue to build upon,” Gaines added. 

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Christian apologist and author Frank Turek was just feet away when Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University. In a podcast episode, he recounted the Sept. 10 shooting and the frantic rush to the hospital where doctors pronounced the 31-year-old dead.

Kirk first reached out to Turek years ago for mentorship in Christian apologetics, Turek said in the podcast titled “The Greatness of Charlie Kirk: An Eyewitness Account of His Life and Martyrdom.”

Their relationship blossomed, with Turek saying he came to consider Kirk a son.

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News Digital’s Alexandra Koch.

The House of Representatives adopted a resolution to honor the “life and legacy” of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Friday, just over a week after he was shot and killed during a college campus speaking event in Utah.

The measure got bipartisan support in a 310-58 vote, with both Democrats and Republicans having quickly risen to condemn political violence in the wake of Kirk’s assassination.

The vote divided Democrats, however, with 95 lawmakers voting to adopt the resolution, 58 voting against it and 22 not voting at all.

Thirty-eight Democrats also voted “present” on the resolution. The top three House Democrats – Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Whip Katherine Clark, D-Mass., and Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar, D-Calif. – all voted in favor of the measure.

House Democratic leadership did not expressly tell their caucus how to vote on the resolution but communicated that they would support it, according to two sources familiar with discussions.

The measure to honor Kirk, led by Speaker Mike Johnson,
R-La., lauded the Turning Point USA founder as “one of the most prominent voices in America, engaging in respectful, civil discourse across college campuses, media platforms and national forums, always seeking to elevate truth, foster understanding and strengthen the Republic.”

It also said Kirk’s “commitment to civil discussion and debate stood as a model for young Americans across the political spectrum, and he worked tirelessly to promote unity without compromising on conviction.” 

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News Digital’s Elizabeth Elkind.

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A video captured crowds lining up overnight near State Farm Stadium ahead of Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, which is set to begin at 2 p.m. ET. 

New footage showed a long row of mourners waiting for their chance to get into the stadium, where doors will open in a few hours. It was recorded around midnight by Stephanie Holmes and circulated by the social news agency, Storyful. 

Around 100,000 people are expected to descend on Glendale, Arizona, to pay tribute to the late conservative activist, who was assassinated while speaking on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University.

“This event is first come, first served based on stadium capacity. Indoor overflow will be available next door at the Desert Diamond Arena,” reads the official website for Kirk’s memorial service.   

“Please be advised that enhanced security measures are in place, which may result in longer wait times than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding,” it added. 

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Conservative leaders and commentators are reflecting on the life, legacy, and enduring impact of Charlie Kirk, remembering how the Turning Point USA founder shaped a generation of young conservatives and left a lasting mark on the movement.

Turning Point USA
is an organization started by Kirk in 2012 with the mission to “identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government,” according to the group’s website. 

Fox News Digital spoke with conservative voices Rob Smith, Arynne Wexler, Lily Kate and Amir Odom about the impact of Kirk on their lives and on America. 

“I owe kind of basically my entire career in the conservative movement and conservative media to Charlie Kirk,” said Smith, a political commentator.  

“I started making a lot of noise on social media. And then I got, you know, connected with Charlie Kirk in Turning Point USA. And so that’s… when my platform really elevated much more beyond, you know, social media to television and speaking,” Smith said. 

Smith credits his career to Kirk.

“I wouldn’t be doing anything that I’m doing if it weren’t for him. If it weren’t for him seeing something in me,” he said.

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News Digital’s Elizabeth Heckman.

Fox News correspondent Matt Finn reported Sunday that security is ramping up in the early morning as Charlie Kirk’s memorial service is just hours away from beginning at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. 

“We are feeling the intensifying security here. Roadblocks in every direction, law enforcement all around,” Finn told “Fox & Friends Weekend.” 

“At least 100,000 people expected not only here at the stadium but also across the street at the overflow,” he added. 

A no-fly zone will be in effect for the stadium and the surrounding municipalities. 

President Donald Trump is set to depart Washington this morning to head to Arizona, where he will speak at Kirk’s memorial service later today. 

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Turning Point USA Faith senior director Lucas Miles told “Fox Report” he is seeing a “mass revival” of Christianity following Charlie Kirk’s assassination. 

“This is what we believe as Christians. That what the enemy intends for evil, God brings good out on the other side. And we are seeing that right now. Mass revival, church attendance is exploding across the country. Many churches reported double attendance,” Miles said. 

As for Turning Point USA, Miles described its new leader, Erika Kirk, as an “incredible” person. 

“She knows what she is doing, she is well-received here, I think she is an instant stabilizing force for the organization. I talked to a lot of staff this week, everybody was very excited with the news. Our board is tremendous, our C-suite is tremendous. Erika is going to have a lot of support and she’s going to do a great job,” Miles said. 

“Like in typical Charlie Kirk fashion, we are ready to move forward and keep this vision going,” he added. 

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The White House released an emotional video tribute to Charlie Kirk
 featuring excerpts from a speech his widow, Erika, gave in the wake of his assassination in which she declared, “You have no idea the fire that you have ignited.” 

“Charlie always said that when he was gone, he wanted to be remembered for his courage and for his faith,” Erika Kirk is heard saying as the video displayed scenes of memorials and vigils held for Kirk around the U.S. “Now and for all eternity, he will stand at his Savior’s side, wearing the glorious crown of a martyr.” 

“The evildoers responsible for my husband’s assassination have no idea what they have done,” she added. “They killed Charlie because he preached a message of patriotism, faith, and of God’s merciful love. They should all know this: If you thought that my husband’s mission was powerful before, you have no idea. You have no idea what you just have unleashed across this entire country, in this world. You have no idea.” 

The clip also features Erika Kirk vowing: “The movement my husband built will not die. It won’t. I refuse to let that happen.”  

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News Digital’s Greg Norman.

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As security preparations intensify for Charlie Kirk’s memorial service in Arizona, a former NYPD detective and security consultant warns mourners to remain alert.

“Pull your face out of your phone, put it in your pocket. Pay attention,” Pat Brosnan urged. 

The memorial at State Farm Stadium, is expected to draw an enormous crowd. Officials estimate that more than 100,000 people may gather in and around the venue, including attendees inside the 63,000-seat stadium and overflow areas outside.

“From the moment you arrive… have your eyes wide open… who’s to your right, who’s to your left, who’s behind you? What are they doing?” Brosnan told Fox News Digital. “Eyes in the backs and the sides of your head.”

According to a law enforcement bulletin obtained by ABC News, authorities are “tracking several threats of unknown credibility.”

“Violent extremists and unaffiliated lone offenders may view the memorial service or related events as attractive attack targets due to the attendance of these individuals, other senior U.S. government officials, state and local government officials, and political activists and due to major international media attention,” the memo reportedly says.

The Department of Homeland Security has designated Kirk’s memorial service a Level 1 Special Event, the highest possible rating, matching Super Bowl-level security planning. 

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News Digital’s Stepheny Price, Ashley Papa and Michael Ruiz.

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President Donald Trump spoke candidly about the late Charlie Kirk during remarks at the American Cornerstone Institute Founder’s Dinner on Saturday night, calling him “a great man” and a central part of his political movement.

“Tomorrow we’re honoring a great man, Charlie Kirk,” Trump told the audience. “We’re honoring somebody that’s been with us right from the beginning. He had an army, and he loved what we were doing so much.”

Trump recalled Kirk’s energy and persistence, recounting how the Turning Point USA founder would press him to make appearances even on short notice. “He’d say, ‘President, could you come tomorrow and make a speech?’ I said, ‘Charlie, I’m president, you’ve got to give me a little notice.’ He said, ‘Well, would it be possible, they’d love to see you?’ Usually I tried to do it too. He was unbelievable.”

The president described Kirk’s influence on young conservatives and the deep sense of loss among his supporters. “He had just an army of young people. They loved him so much. I mean, they’re devastated right now. Everybody is devastated.”

Trump said he would attend Sunday’s memorial in Arizona to honor Kirk, though he admitted “there are no words to really describe what happened. It should never have happened to him.”

Turning Point USA released guidelines Saturday night for those attending Charlie Kirk’s memorial service at State Farm Stadium in Arizona on Sunday, including a patriotic dress code and a strict no-bag policy.

The organization has asked that all memorial attendees wear their “Sunday Best” in the preferred color scheme of red, white or blue.

Parking at the stadium will be free, but limited, so carpooling is recommended by TPUSA if able.

A strict no-bag policy will be in effect on Sunday, TPUSA said. Guests who show up with bags, even the clear bags typically allowed at the stadium, will not be allowed to enter the memorial.

“You will be required to return the bag to your vehicle and rejoin the line from the end,” the organization said.

Doors to the service will open at 8 a.m. local time and seats at the memorial will be “first come, first served” and based on stadium capacity. There will be indoor overflow available at Desert Diamond Arena next door, according to TPUSA.

The organization said patience and understanding will be appreciated on Sunday as wait times may be long due to “enhanced security measures.”

TPUSA also asked that flowers and other material items not be brought to the stadium, and instead, delivered to their headquarters on East Beverly Road in Phoenix. In lieu of flowers. donations to TPUSA are welcomed.

Kirk, who founded the organization in 2012, was assassinated on Sept. 10 while hosting a TPUSA event at Utah Valley University.