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Charlie Kirk Memorial Service in Arizona to present Trump, vance as speakers

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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is expected to be honored Sunday in a huge public commemorative service which will include speeches by President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance at the Glendale Farm Stadium Stadium in Arizona.

Kirk’s commemorative service, which was assassinated on September 10 during the first stop of the American Tour Tour of the American Comeback “of Turning Point USA at the University of Utah Valley, is expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors, including senior officials of the White House and young conservatives influenced by the end of 31 years.

Trump said that he would attend the Sunday Memorial in Arizona to honor Kirk, although he admitted “there are no words to really describe what happened.”

“He had just an army of young people,” said Trump, describing Kirk’s influence on young conservatives. “They loved it so much. I mean, they are devastated right now. Everyone is devastated.”

Live updates: Charlie Kirk’s commemorative service takes place today at the Glendale Stadium Stadium Stadium, Arizona

Charlie Kirk Memorial Services at State Farm Stadium

A large banner is installed before the Commemorative Services Charlie Kirk at the State Farm Stadium on Saturday September 20, 2025 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP photo / Ross D. Franklin)

Turning point USA, the Kirk organization founded in 2012, published guidelines on Saturday evening for those who frequent service, including a patriotic dress code and a strict policy without a bag.

The memorial, entitled “Building a Legacy: Rememberring Charlie Kirk”, will start at 11:00 am. Local time (2p.m. he) and is “first arrived, first served according to the capacity of the stadium”, according to the event website.

Charlie Kirk was a conservative activist who directed Turning Point USA. (Alex Brandon / The Associated Press)

The State Farm Stadium, which houses the Cardinals of the NFL Arizona, has fixed seats for 63,400 and can extend to more than 73,000 for larger events, depending on the place.

Charlie Kirk Memorial: What to know about the event in Arizona

The other planned speakers are the secretary of health and social services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the war secretary Pete Hegseth, director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump Jr., Tucker Carlson, adviser to the White House Stephen Miller and Sergio Gor.