Tens of thousands of people attended the last farewell to the murdered conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, who took place at a crowded multi -purpose State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. While the widow of Kirk called in her speech to reconciliation, US President Donald Trump said that Kirk was “abominably murdered by a radicalized, cold -blooded monster” because he spoke the truth. TASR informs about this on the basis of reports of world agencies.
- Tens of thousands of people said goodbye to the murdered activist Kirk.
- The event took place at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
- The widow of Kirk spoke of forgiveness and reconciliation.
- Donald Trump described Kirka as a national hero and martyr.
- The murder raises questions about the growth of political violence in the US.
“The answer to hatred is not hate,” Erika Kirková said in her speech. “The answer we know from the Gospel is love,” added. She also addressed her words to the murderer of her husband. “I forgive that young man,” She bequeathed 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, wiping her tears, to which the participants responded with a stormy applause. “This was done by Christ, and Charlie would do that,” added.
Trump, who was last, called Kirka a “martyr”, “giant of his generation” and the national hero and praised the activities of his influential youth organization Turning Point USA promoting conservative policy at secondary schools and universities. After Kirk’s death, his wife was elected for her new boss.
“He was assassinated because he stood up for freedom and justice, for God and his country, for discovery and common sense. He was murdered because he lived bravely and boldly and argued brilliantly and uncompromisingly. He did what was right for our nation,” said Trump. He made him “immortal”.
Trump pointed out the differences between Kirk and himself: Kirk was a “missionary with a noble spirit” who accepted that his opponents hated him. “I disagree with Charlie: I hate my opponent and I don’t want the best for him,” stressed Trump. “I’m sorry, Erika,” he said towards the widow. “Charlie is angry. Look, he’s angry now.”
The White House chief in speech again mentioned his plans to intervene by sending a national guard against the allegedly lush crime in Chicago, where Kirk grew up. He claimed that one of the last things Kirk told him was a request to save Chicago. “We’ll do that. We’ll save Chicago from terrible crime,” declared Trump.
The influential White House advisor Stephen Miller promised in speech that Kirk’s death will use as a driving force to complete his work. “You have no idea what dragon you have woken up. You have no idea how determined we will save this civilization, the West and the Republic,” Miller said.
The speeches were also performed by the Vice President of JD Vance, the director of the US secret service Tulsi Gabbard, several members of the Trump Cabinet and the President’s son Donald Trump The Younger. Some speakers highlighted Kirka as a model that encouraged young men to get married and have children, for others he was as a announcer of God’s will, hero and patriot.
At the stadium with a capacity of over 60,000 seats He also discovered the billionaire Elon Musk, who briefly worked as the head of the State Administration Efficiency Office (Doga) and last year donated to Trump’s campaign more than $ 250 million. Although he had disagreements with Trump, he was now talking to him.
Robinson murdered 31-year-old Kirka on September 10 with a single shot At the event at the Utah Valley University Campus area, Utah. He is accused of murder and threatens the death penalty.
His act caused concerns about the growing political violence in the US and deepened the differences between individual political camps. Trump has accused radical left -wing organizations of the attack, although it has not yet suggested it and the investigators believe that the shooter has acted alone.
While his supporters consider Kirka to be a defender of conservative values and freedom of expression, his opponents criticized his rhetoric as racist, anti -immigrant and mizogenne. Last week, ABC’s TV, Walt Disney, suspended broadcasting by Talška Jimmy Kimmel after the Conservatives complained about his comments on Kirk’s death. Trump’s appointed head of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has threatened the station with consequences.
Even at dawn, thousands of people gathered in front of the Glendale stadium. Many were dressed in red, white or blue. Visitors had to go through extensive security checks to get to the stadium. The program began at noon local time by Christian music, prayer and singing. According to DPA, it reminded the combination of worship, Christian pop concert and political assembly, but it also became a demonstration of the power of the Maga movement (let’s make America great), which He is behind US President Donald Trump and is probably a catalyst for the more and more merciless agenda of his administration.
