Donald Trump attends memorial for slain activist Charlie Kirk

Monday 22 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 22 Sep 2025, 11:31am

In this story Donald Trump, Charlie Kirk, JD Vance

US President Donald Trump spoke at a memorial service in Glendale, Arizona, to honour right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. The 31-year-old activist was recently killed in an act of political violence. The event at State Farm Stadium featured tributes describing Kirk as a significant figure for the American right.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 22 Sep 2025, 5:27am

   Live: Trump will address tens of thousands attending Charlie Kirk memorial (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 22 Sep 2025, 7:46am

   Donald Trump says US robbed of 'brightest light' Charlie Kirk (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesMon 22 Sep 2025, 11:31am

   Charlie Kirk becomes MAGA martyr at Arizona memorial (opens in new tab)

   • Charlie Kirk becomes MAGA martyr at politically charged memorial (opens in new tab) Mon 22 Sep 2025, 11:31am