On September 22, 2025, President Donald J. Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and senior administration officials joined thousands of Americans at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, to commemorate the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. The event marked a powerful tribute to Kirk’s influence as a conservative thinker, campus activist, and advocate for free speech.

President Trump described Kirk’s assassination on September 10th as a “heinous act” against liberty, calling him a “martyr for American freedom.” In his remarks, Trump emphasized Kirk’s unwavering commitment to dialogue, recalling how Kirk routinely invited opposing voices to speak at his events rather than silence them.

The President also condemned media narratives surrounding Kirk’s death, asserting that the attack was not just personal but symbolic an assault on foundational American values. “The bullet was aimed at all of us,” Trump said, vowing that Kirk’s message would endure and grow stronger.

Other speakers, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, praised Kirk’s role as a mentor and movement-builder. They highlighted his belief in spiritual renewal alongside political change, and his ability to inspire young Americans with courage and conviction.

The memorial underscored Kirk’s vision of open debate, moral clarity, and national unity. As President Trump concluded, “Charlie Kirk started with an idea and ended up changing history.”