US EditionTrump Mourns ‘Martyr’ Kirk as GOP Seeks to Energize Young Voters
Trump called Kirk a martyr and announced a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom as the memorial drew tens of thousands amid debates on political violence.
- On September 21, 2025, a memorial honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk took place at a large venue in Glendale, Arizona, drawing tens of thousands of attendees.
- Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was shot in the neck on September 10 during a public debate event held at a university in Utah.
- The memorial featured strong Christian rhetoric and speeches by Donald Trump, Erika Kirk, Vice President JD Vance, and others who praised Kirk’s courage and faith.
- Trump called Kirk a "martyr for America's freedom," announced plans to posthumously award him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and blamed the "radical left" for fomenting violence.
- Erika Kirk forgave her husband's alleged killer and pledged to lead Turning Point USA forward while the administration vowed to combat what it terms left-wing domestic terrorism.
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Trump officials praise Kirk's faith and his mark on conservative movement
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — President Donald Trump praised Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and “martyr” for freedom as he and other prominent conservatives gathered Sunday evening to honor the slain conservative political activist whose work they say they…
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President Donald Trump and top Republicans mourned Charlie Kirk on Sunday and galvanized young conservatives at the memorial service ahead of next year’s crucial midterm elections. Held in a packed football stadium with the highest level of security, Republican officials…
Honoring Charlie Kirk: A Martyr for Freedom
In this compelling episode, we reflect on the powerful memorial for Charlie Kirk, where heartfelt speeches from President Trump and Erika Kirk emphasized the enduring legacy of freedom and justice. We explore the implications of recent political events, including the recognition of Palestinian statehood by Canada, Great Britain, and France, and President Trump's groundbreaking link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism.
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