Trump embraces Erika Kirk at memorial
President Donald Trump known as Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, on stage, embracing her after he spoke. The two stood collectively as “America the Beautiful” performed within the stadium.
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A flood of tributes and reactions poured onto social media on Sunday as hundreds packed State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, for the memorial service honoring the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Â
Influential voices — from members of Congress to media personalities — shared posts praising the turnout, Erika Kirk’s message of forgiveness and the occasion’s religion and patriotism.
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JD Vance
JD Vance, who delivered remarks on the memorial, posted to X that Charlie Kirk was “a hero to this nation and a devoted servant of God.”
“Every day that we proceed his mission is an honor to his reminiscence,” Vance mentioned. “We’ve obtained it from right here, my good friend.”
Elon Musk
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted a number of instances on X in regards to the memorial, together with about how the sector was stuffed to capability. He additionally hinted at an finish to his feud with President Trump after their spectacular break-up.
“Every seat on this large area that isn’t roped off for safety is packed to the ceiling. Honored to be right here,” Musk posted to X. “All for Charlie Kirk.”
Musk additionally posted a photograph of himself and President Trump speaking on the memorial, which he captioned, “For Charlie.”Â
Mike Johnson
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., made a number of remarks in regards to the memorial, together with a publish with a video of the occasion together with a bible verse.
“‘Commit your method to the Lord; belief in him and he’ll do that: He will make your righteous reward shine just like the daybreak,’” Johnson wrote.
“Amen,” he mentioned in a separate publish, replying to Elon Musk’s picture with President Trump.
Ted Cruz
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, praised Erika Kirk’s remarks at her husband’s memorial, and described her on-stage interplay with President Trump as a “lovely, lovely second.”Â
Sean Duffy
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy famous that hundreds have been on the memorial to “present up for Charlie, Erika and his two lovely kids.”
“He fought for us, and now we are going to combat for him,” Duffy mentioned. “We love you, Charlie.”
Dan Scavino Jr.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino posted to X about Trump’s arrival on the memorial.
“President Trump and the White House group have arrived in Glendale, Arizona,” Scavino mentioned. “…WE ARE CHARLIE!!!
Eric Trump
Eric Trump posted a video arriving on the memorial on X, equally saying, “We are all right here Charlie!”
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga, reposted a video of Erika Kirk’s remarks, calling her speech “really superb.”
“Erika Kirk WOW!!!!! She is the chief we’d like and her complete speech was really superb!! God bless,” Greene posted to X.
Riley Gaines
American political activist Riley Gaines commented on the “outpouring of affection for Christ and nation from folks all around the nation” on the memorial for Charlie Kirk.
“After listening to right now’s remarks and seeing the outpouring of affection for Christ and nation from folks all around the nation, the ‘either side’ argument is lifeless. No,” Gaines posted to X.
Matt Van Swol
Matt Van Swol, a former nuclear scientist on the Department of Energy, posted to X that, “The worst mistake the Left has ever made was assassinating Charlie Kirk.”
“We are witnessing the best revival of Western values in American historical past, and it’s burning with the fury of 1,000 suns,” he mentioned. “Evil will remorse that day for all eternity.”
Alex Clark
Turning Point USA contributor Alex Clark praised Erika Kirk’s “unbelievable poise and management,” in addition to the occasion planning of the Turning Point USA group.
“Unbelievable poise and management,” Clark mentioned together with a video of Erika Kirk. “Not to say this lady simply forgave her husband’s murderer in entrance of your entire world. For those that can’t wrap their minds round it … that’s what Christ did for you.”
In a separate publish, Clark mentioned, “From an occasion planning standpoint this could have taken at the least 6 months. From a safety standpoint it ought to have taken at the least 9. These youngsters working at Turning Point USA did it in 5 days. This employees frequently does the inconceivable as a result of an awesome chief advised them they have been succesful they usually may. So they did.”
Kaizen Asiedu
Internet character Kaizen Asiedu praised Erika Kirk’s speech as “one of the essential, therapeutic speeches in American historical past.”
“Everyone wants to look at it,” he added. “What an unbelievable lady.”
In a separate X publish, Asiedu mentioned, “Not solely is it exceptional that she mentioned this, it’s additionally exceptional that everybody stood up. I used to be there — it was the longest standing ovation of the day. A motion that reacts to homicide with reality and forgiveness is a wholesome motion.”
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On Sept. 10, Charlie Kirk was fatally shot whereas talking at Utah Valley University. In the times since, mourners throughout the nation have stuffed social media with prayers and tributes, whereas communities have gathered at vigils to honor his legacy and present assist after the conservative activist’s loss of life.
