In a long funeral ceremony at State Farm Stadium, US President, top government officials Donald Trump And thousands of Americans bid farewell to the murdered conservative Influencer on Sunday night (Greek time).
At a crowded stage – with more than 60,000 seats – in Arizona, Donald Tram talked about Charlie Kerk who was assassinated at 31 years on 10/9/25, with a throat bullet while he was talking at an event at a western state. A dramatic event that rekindled deep political cracks in the country …
“Today America is mourning and in shock. Charlie was murdered by a monster because he was telling the truth. He was murdered because he lived bravely. He did what is right for our nation. And so he became immortal for America’s freedom. None of us will forget it, ”said Donald Trump, starting his speech.
“When he was 18, he decided to devote his life to young people. This young man from Illinois started an organization, which will now become better and bigger. ” “He was saying to me: Sir we have a country to save …” the US president said.
“What a horrible moment! I was in the Oval Office when I learned it (ed. That was murdered). I kicked them all out of the office, “Donald Trump described.
“On the day he was assassinated, they had been informed that he was in his crowds and was happy because he thought he could convince them. He said: I’m not here to fight them but to reach them. I’m not like Charlie. I hate my opponents, ”said the US president.
“Before he was murdered, he had been threatened but he was not worried about them. He knew the risk but never did it back. “
Trump did not fail to mention the moment he went back to power, stressing that Charlie Kirk has helped.
«It was not worth such death. His murder was an attack on our nation. In the US … the bullet targeted all of us. Charlie was killed for the ideas that we all believe in this arena, “Trump said, adding:” Charlie looks at us from there and says: A large crowd of patriots. “
«His killer was arrested and I hope he has the maximum punishment. The Ministry of Justice is also investigating others who encourage violence. In the last 11 days we have been listening to stories with people who applaud the murder. Incredible. They are big losers …
They talked about fascism, the cancellation of a late night show. The presenter had no talent or audience, “Trump said Leaving spikes for the “cut” of Jimmy Kimmel’s show and the reactions it has caused.
“We mourn a friend and leader we lose,” Trump said.
“Charlie we want to thank you for what you did. May God bless the US, “Trump said and called Kerk’s widow on stage. He welcomed her with a hug …
“Thank you all,” Trump said, closing his speech at Charlie Kerk’s funeral.
It was preceded by the speech of Kerk’s widow that made the whole stage to tear while he said he was forgiving his killer.
His widow, Erika Kerk, who takes over the head of Turning Point USA, the youth organization of which was co -founded by the over -conservative mandate of public opinion, “touched” the audience at the stage of the State Farm.
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The US president, his vice -president, who was very friendly with Charlie Kerk, but also Foreign Minister Marko Rubio, Defense Minister Pitt Hegshez and Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Junior, took the talk at this time. Elon Musk is also present, who was even “caught” by the cameras sitting with the US president and chatting.
NEW: President Trump and Elon Musk were spotted sitting together and chatting during a surprise reunion at Charlie Kirk’s memorial. pic.twitter.com/5asd3mTiJF
— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 21, 2025
Earlier, Musk had posted on X declaring proud to be at the Kerk funeral, uploading videos from the crowded space.
Every seat in this giant arena that isn’t roped off for security is packed to the ceiling. Honored to be here.
All for Charlie Kirk. pic.twitter.com/NDK6sDuqLa
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 21, 2025
Thousands of Americans arrived at the stadium before dawn to find themselves at the ceremony
Before dawn, thousands of people, some traveled from afar, forming a tail to honor Charlie Kerk’s memory.
Although it was forbidden people from having bags for security reasons, many in the crowd made sure to dress in the colors of the American flag, according to organizers’ instructions, they wore red hats “Make America Great Again” or t -shirts that read “I’m Charlie Kerk”.
“I consider him a witness for Christ,” 44 -year -old Texan Monica Mireles told the French Agency, who led almost 12 hours to attend the ceremony. “It was the perfect example of what we should do as Christians, to be brave and make our voice sound. It is so sad that it was silent,” says this nurse -based nurse who agreed “100%” with what Kirk said against abortion and irregularity.
In Phoenix, outside the Turning Point USA headquarters, Pati Petek, a 53 -year -old retired police officer who led more than five hours from Los Angeles, wearing a red hat with the slogan “Make America Great Again”, told the French Agency.
“I just hope that something good comes out of all this, that people will be more tolerant and will be more willing to accept dialogue, conversation and discussion,” the Republican voter said.