Trump calls Charlie Kirk ‘martyr for American freedom’ at memorial

President Donald Trump praised the founder of Turning Point Usa Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Sunday, describing him as a “martyr of American freedom.”

“I know that I am talking about everyone here today when I say that no one of us will not forget Charlie Kerk, and history will not forget,” Trump told tens of thousands of supporters to celebrate the life of Charlie Kirk at the State of Sett Farm in Glenndall.

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Trump talked about Kirk’s passion for mobilizing young conservatives, his steadfast dedication to the country, and the movement he leaves. President Kirk described as a “noble spirit,” saying that the 31 -year -old conservative activist played a decisive role in helping him win the 2024 elections.

“It was not worth this and our country did not deserve this,” Trump said, adding that the assassination of Kirk was an attack on American democracy.

Trump has survived two assassination attempts.

The President also said that he will honor Kerk at the White House by presenting his family with the presidential medal for freedom, which is the highest civil honor in the country.

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Trump’s speech, who also highlighted his administration, followed the Kirk widow, Erika, and many high -ranking members in his management.

Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Minister of War Beit Higseth, Minister of Health and Humanitarian Services, Robert F. Kennedy Junior and Director of National Intelligence, Toulcy Gabbard, among some of the Trump government that spoke at the memorial service.

The video of the right -wing activist Charlie Kerk appears at an event speaking in Utah on the day when he was killed, during the Kirk’s general memorial ceremony at the State Pharm Stadium in Glenel, Arizona, September 21, 2025. (Patrick Fallon/AFP/Getty Images)

At the end of his speech, Trump shared the theater with Erika Kirk and embraced her as “God bless America” ​​played on the field, representing the conclusion of the memorial service.

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Kerk The assassination of September 10 During an outdoor event at Utah Valley University. The assembly was the first station in America’s planned tour in TPUSA.

Kirk Carismi, known for his distinctive discussions on the campus, sat under a compressed white tent with the slogan “prove that I am wrong”, and he takes open questions from a crowd of thousands.

Moments later, one shot ended his life.

Charlie Kirk throws the hats to the crowd after arriving at the University of Utah Valley, September 10, 2025, in Urim, Utah. (Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune/Getty Images)

In the aftermath of his death, many Americans learn for the first time from the potential height of the young activist who mocked mystery on the outskirts of Illinois to become a distinctive voice for a generation of conservatives and one of the most powerful movement brokers.

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In 18, Kirk came out of the Community College to participate in the founding of TPUSA. By mid -twenties, he became the youngest speaker in republican The National congress in 2016 and the name of the family in the conservative circles. By 31 years, he led a political empire worth $ 95 million, the size of millions of followers online and established a direct line of Trump.

His widow, Erika, pledged to continue the active movement that undisputed the conservative youth policy. TPUSA recently announced that it will take over the CEO and Chairman.

Charile Kirk, his wife, Erika Lane Fraantzve, and their two children at Christmas in December 2024. (Charlie Kerk via Facebook)

TPUSA has received more than 62,000 requests to create the new university campus classes in the two weeks since the assassination of Kirk – a boom that would add to its current 900 parts of the country.

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“For all” The Charlie Kirk Show “, we will see you on Monday,” Colvit said during his commemorative statements. “Until then, they are confused – here we go,” he added. He added, pledging to continue the Kirk mission.

Last week, Kolvet Fox News Digital told that “he personally got hundreds of offers to work” for TPUSA.