Trump hails Charlie Kirk as ‘American hero’ as thousands fill memorial service

President Donald Trump headlined a massive memorial service in Arizona for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, praising him as a “martyr” after his Sept. 10 shooting death.

Nearly 100,000 attendees, including top Trump officials and Turning Point USA members, framed Kirk as a historic figure whose activism would fuel the conservative movement.

Speakers highlighted his faith, youth outreach, and political impact, while Kirk’s wife offered forgiveness to his alleged killer, the BBC has reported.

The event also featured Elon Musk appearing alongside Trump, underscoring Kirk’s influence across conservative and cultural spheres.