Tens of thousands gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, to pay their respects at the memorial service for Charlie Kirk. The event featured notable speakers including President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., all taking the stage to honor Kirk’s life. Earlier in the service, Erika Kirk addressed the attendees, sharing that she had forgiven the individual accused of her husband’s death, adding a deeply personal and emotional layer to the proceedings.
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