Donald Trump Recalls Charlie Kirk’s Last
Nation Mourns Charlie Kirk
On September 21, 2025, nearly 90,000 mourners
filled Arizona’s State Farm Stadium to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk,
who was assassinated earlier that month.
Trump’s Tribute
President Donald Trump praised Kirk as “a martyr for American freedom,”
recalling his final words: “Please, sir, save Chicago.”
Trump vowed to fight crime in cities nationwide, saying Kirk’s mission would continue.
Criticism and Sympathy
Trump blamed local leaders for failing to stop urban violence,
while offering condolences to Kirk’s widow Erika and his parents,
praising their “strength and faith amidst grief.”
Justice and Legacy
Trump confirmed a suspect had been arrested and promised broader investigations into radical groups.
The memorial, broadcast live nationwide, marked one of the largest ever for a private citizen.
Tributes poured in as the nation reflected on Kirk’s lasting influence.
