"Kirk was assassinated on September 10, while speaking at an open-air event at Utah Valley University, by a gunman positioned on a nearby rooftop. Prosecutors have charged a 22-year-old man, Tyler Robinson, with the murder. Kirk's killing has spurred an angry debate over political violence and freedom of speech in the US, with Trump and his administration pledging to prosecute those who have criticised the activist or mocked his death, and companies including media outlets firing staff over comments about Kirk."
"Trump was the final speaker to address the close-to-capacity crowd of about 70,000 in the Arizona football stadium, describing Kirk as a martyr. On that terrible day, September 10th, 2025, our greatest evangelist for American liberty became immortal, said Trump. He's a martyr now for American freedom. Trump also called for the return of religion to the US in his tribute to Kirk, whose faith as an evangelical Christian was central to his political advocacy, including his staunch pro-Israel views."
Donald Trump and supporters paid tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a memorial at State Farm Stadium in Arizona. Speakers compared Kirk to religious and historical figures including Jesus, Moses, George Washington and Martin Luther King Jr. Kirk was assassinated on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University; prosecutors have charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with the murder. The killing intensified debate over political violence and freedom of speech, prompted pledges to prosecute critics, and led to firings at some companies and media outlets. Trump urged a return of religion to America and emphasized Kirk's evangelical faith and pro-Israel stance.
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