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At Charlie Kirk Memorial, Widow Offers Forgiveness As Trump Vows ‘Hate’ For Enemies At Charlie Kirk Memorial, Widow Offers Forgiveness As Trump Vows ‘Hate’ For Enemies
At Charlie Kirk Memorial, Widow Offers Forgiveness As Trump Vows ‘Hate’ For Enemies Charlie Kirk’s widow and President Donald Trump delivered sharply different messages during a memorial for the 31-year-old conservative activist, who was shot and killed at an event in Utah earlier this month. Mourners filled the 63,000-seat State Farm Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 21, in Glendale, Arizona, where some of the most prominent figures in Trump’s administration and right-wing politics took the stage. Many vowed “retaliation” and “retribution,” but Erika Kirk — the widow of Charlie Kirk — urged forgiveness, telling mourners she has forgiven the 22-year-old accused gunman. “My husband,…
Erika Kirk Extends Grace To Suspect During Husband Charlie's Memorial Service: 'I Forgive Him' Erika Kirk Extends Grace To Suspect During Husband Charlie's Memorial Service: 'I Forgive Him'
Erika Kirk Extends Grace To Suspect During Husband Charlie's Memorial Service: 'I Forgive Him' Grief turned to resolve as family, friends and political allies gathered at State Farm Stadium in Arizona to celebrate Charlie Kirk’s life and promise to continue his work.  The service at the home of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals near Phoenix on Sunday, Sept. 21 lasted around five hours and there were an estimated 95,000 in attendance. From the lectern, his widow of the 31-year-old conservative influencer offered grace to the 22-year-old suspect in his murder and vowed to carry the mission forward. Erika Kirk, newly named CEO of Turning Point USA, told mourners she intends to make her …
Suspect With Guns, Knives Arrested Near Charlie Kirk Funeral Site After Claiming He’s Police Suspect With Guns, Knives Arrested Near Charlie Kirk Funeral Site After Claiming He’s Police
Suspect With Guns, Knives Arrested Near Charlie Kirk Funeral Site After Claiming He’s Police An armed man who claimed to be a police officer was detained outside the NFL stadium where Charlie Kirk’s memorial will be held, authorities said.  The encounter happened Saturday, Sept. 20, at State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona.  Secret Service agents approached the man after observing suspicious behavior, ABC 15 in Phoenix reports. He told agents he was law enforcement and armed.  Officials later confirmed he was not part of the authorized agencies working the event. Multiple knives and firearms were found on him, according to azfamily.com. The Arizona Department of…
Lineup Of Speakers At Charlie Kirk Funeral Announced Lineup Of Speakers At Charlie Kirk Funeral Announced
Lineup Of Speakers At Charlie Kirk Funeral Announced The widow of slain conservative influencer Charlie Kirk will be among about a dozen speakers at his funeral this weekend. The list includes the president, vice president, and several Cabinet members. Click here for a new, updated story: How To Watch Charlie Kirk’s Funeral: TV, Streaming, Start Times, Security The memorial will be held Sunday, Sept. 21, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, with doors opening at 8 a.m. and the program beginning at 11 a.m. Arizona time (2 p.m. Eastern).  State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Inset:…
VP JD Vance Hosts First 'Charlie Kirk Show' Broadcast After Conservative Influencer's Murder VP JD Vance Hosts First 'Charlie Kirk Show' Broadcast After Conservative Influencer's Murder
VP JD Vance Hosts First 'Charlie Kirk Show' Broadcast After Conservative Influencer's Murder Vice President JD Vance is stepping behind the microphone to host a special live broadcast of “The Charlie Kirk Show," the first episode after Kirk's death. It will honor the life and legacy of the late conservative influencer and founder of Turning Point USA. The tribute is scheduled to air live at noon Eastern time on Monday, Sept. 15. In a post on the social media platform X on Sunday, Sept. 14. Vance announced that viewers can watch the special edition on Rumble, Real America’s Voice, and the Salem News Channel. After the live broadcast, the episode can be viewed at thecharliekir…
Office Depot Fires Employee After Video Shows Dispute Over Charlie Kirk Poster Office Depot Fires Employee After Video Shows Dispute Over Charlie Kirk Poster
Office Depot Fires Employee After Video Shows Dispute Over Charlie Kirk Poster A brief but heated exchange at an Office Depot store over a Charlie Kirk prayer vigil poster has led to an employee’s firing and ignited a national conversation about workplace conduct and free speech. A now-viral video, posted Friday, Sept. 12, on X, shows a customer at the Office Depot in Portage, Michigan, near Kalamazoo, asking about a poster order featuring conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, two days after Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University. In the footage, the store manager responds, “Yeah, so we don’t print propaganda,” after the customer inquires about…
Charlie Kirk Funeral To Be Held At NFL Stadium, Trump Scheduled To Attend Charlie Kirk Funeral To Be Held At NFL Stadium, Trump Scheduled To Attend
Charlie Kirk Funeral To Be Held At NFL Stadium, Trump Scheduled To Attend Charlie Kirk’s funeral is now set, with a large public service and high-profile attendees expected. The memorial will be held Sunday, Sept. 21, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, with doors opening at 8 a.m. and the program beginning at 11 a.m. Arizona time (2 p.m. Eastern).  President Trump said Friday, Sept. 12, that he will attend before the day and site were announced. The announcement was posted late Saturday afternoon, Sept. 13, on Turning Point USA’s “Fight for Charlie” site. Turning Point USA’s tribute to Kirk describes him as…
The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To New England After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To New England After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release
The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To New England After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release R&B and pop star The Weeknd has announced a massive summer tour that'll stop at several Northeast stadiums after releasing what may be the final album under his iconic persona. The Weeknd released the 2025 tour dates for the continuation of his After Hours til Dawn Tour. The announcement came just hours after the release of his album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" on Friday, Jan. 31. Like the new album, The Weeknd's tour completes a trilogy started by 2020's "After Hours" and 2022's "Dawn FM". The tour went across North America in 2022, along with Europe and Latin America in 2023. In the fall of …