President Donald Trump unveiled Charlie Kirk’s last request before the conservative activist’s assassination earlier this month.
In a speech in Glendale, Arizona, commemorating his late friend, Trump shared that Kirk’s parting request was for the administration to ‘save Chicago.’ Kirk had grown up in the Chicago suburbs.
Recently, Trump has committed to bypassing Illinois Governor JB Pritzker by deploying National Guard troops to Chicago to address crime with a major crackdown.
‘We owe Charlie a profound and eternal debt of gratitude,’ Trump told memorial audience.
The president went on to praise Kirk for helping to promote ‘freedom and justice’ across the nation.
‘Charles James Kirk was heinously murdered by a radicalized leftist for speaking the truth that was in his heart,’ Trump said.
‘He was violently murdered for advocating freedom, justice, for God, and for common sense. He was assassinated for his courageous living.’
‘He lived boldly and he argued brilliantly without apology. He did what was right for our nation.’
President Donald Trump praised Charlie Kirk for urging him to ‘save Chicago’ shortly before his death
Trump condemned the suspected shooter Tyler Robinson as a ‘radicalized leftist.’
Kirk was Trump’s chief advocate among young voters during the 2024 election
Addressing Charlie’s family, Trump mentioned that no words can fill the void left by his death. However, the president emphasized that ‘America loved Charlie Kirk.’
The president credited Kirk for uniting the MAGA and MAHA movements by introducing Trump to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Trump then revealed Kirk introduced him to JD Vance early into Ohio Republican’s political career.
Kirk, who was tragically shot on September 10th in Utah Valley, is recognized for enhancing Trump’s appeal among young voters in the upcoming 2024 election.
The president described the moment he learned of Kirk’s death as a ‘surreal experience.’
‘The gun was pointed at him, but the bullet was aimed at every one of us.
‘Charlie is bigger than two weeks ago….think about it…he’s eternal. I just want to say we love him.’
‘He’s looking down today and saying, “That’s a great crowd.”‘
Since the official event entry time of 8:00 AM, a slew of Christian artists have performed a variety of worship songs.
Trump pledged to award Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House
Tens of thousands of conservatives and Christians gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, to honor Kirk.
Trump ended his speech by inviting Erika Kirk to stand beside him on stage
Sounds of Christian worship music filled the State Farm Stadium air, with the memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk set to begin shortly on September 10th.
The stadium is packed to the rafters, minus a few sections of seats right next to the stage.
Despite the scorching hot temperatures outside of the venue, inside the stadium is air-conditioned and the roof of the stadium is closed.
The floor is filled with various conservative political media and VIPS, as well as Turning Point staff and alumni who are seated on white plastic folding chairs. Press is also seated on the floor, with the TV risers situated in the middle of the VIP section. Print press are behind the VIP section.
Back in November, Trump won a staggering 43% of the vote among voters aged 18–29. Kirk, throughout the election, would go to college campuses to register college conservatives to vote.
Upon entering the memorial, Trump was met with cheers from tens of thousands of supporter in the stadium. In a sign of unity for the fallen conservative activist, billionaire Elon Musk joined the president at his booth where the pair shook hands.
Following Kirk’s death, Trump lowered the White House US flags to half-mast in honor of his friend.
Moreover, the president claimed in multiple media interviews that he believed Kirk could have succeeded him as president.
Kirk’s widow will take over leadership of Turning Point USA as the organization’s new CEO
The president said Kirk helped to promote ‘freedom and justice’ across the nation.
Trump’s speech ended with him inviting Kirk’s widow, Erika, to stand beside him on stage.
