Tributes flood X as Charlie Kirk memorial attracts packed crowd at stadium

[ad_1] Trump embraces Erika Kirk at memorial President Donald Trump referred to as Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, on stage, embracing her after he spoke. The 2 stood collectively as "America the Stunning" performed within the stadium.

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A flood of tributes and reactions poured onto social media on Sunday as hundreds packed State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, for the memorial service honoring the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk .

Influential voices — from members of Congress to media personalities — shared posts praising the turnout, Erika Kirk’s message of forgiveness and the occasion’s religion and patriotism.

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JD Vance JD Vance, who delivered remarks on the memorial, posted to X that Charlie Kirk was "a hero to this nation and a trustworthy servant of God."

"Day by day that we proceed his mission is an honor to his reminiscence," Vance stated. "We have it from right here, my buddy."

Elon Musk SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted a number of occasions on X concerning the memorial, together with about how the sector was stuffed to capability. He additionally hinted at an finish to his feud with President Trump after their spectacular break-up.

"Each seat on this large area that isn’t roped off for safety is packed to the ceiling. Honored to be right here," Musk posted to X. "All for Charlie Kirk."

Musk additionally posted a photograph of himself and President Trump speaking on the memorial, which he captioned, "For Charlie."

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Mike Johnson Home Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., made a number of remarks concerning the memorial, together with a put up with a video of the occasion together with a bible verse.

"‘Commit your solution to the Lord; belief in him and he'll do that: He'll make your righteous reward shine just like the daybreak,’" Johnson wrote.

"Amen," he stated in a separate put up, replying to Elon Musk's photograph with President Trump.

Ted Cruz Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, praised Erika Kirk's remarks at her husband's memorial, and described her on-stage interplay with President Trump as a "lovely, lovely second."

Sean Duffy U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy famous that hundreds have been on the memorial to "present up for Charlie, Erika and his two lovely youngsters."

"He fought for us, and now we'll battle for him," Duffy stated. "We love you, Charlie."

Dan Scavino Jr. White Home Deputy Chief of Workers Dan Scavino posted to X about Trump's arrival on the memorial.

"President Trump and the White Home staff have arrived in Glendale, Arizona," Scavino stated. "…WE ARE CHARLIE!!!

Eric Trump Eric Trump posted a video arriving on the memorial on X, equally saying, "We're all right here Charlie!"

Marjorie Taylor Greene Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga, reposted a video of Erika Kirk's remarks, calling her speech "really wonderful."

"Erika Kirk WOW!!!!! She is the chief we'd like and her total speech was really wonderful!! God bless," Greene posted to X.

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Riley Gaines American political activist Riley Gaines commented on the "outpouring of affection for Christ and nation from individuals everywhere in the nation" on the memorial for Charlie Kirk.

"After listening to at the moment's remarks and seeing the outpouring of affection for Christ and nation from individuals everywhere in the nation, the ‘either side’ argument is useless. No," Gaines posted to X.

Matt Van Swol Matt Van Swol, a former nuclear scientist on the Division of Vitality, posted to X that, "The worst mistake the Left has ever made was assassinating Charlie Kirk."

"We're witnessing the best revival of Western values in American historical past, and it's burning with the fury of 1,000 suns," he stated. "Evil will remorse that day for all eternity."

Alex Clark Turning Level USA contributor Alex Clark praised Erika Kirk's "unbelievable poise and management," in addition to the occasion planning of the Turning Level USA staff.

"Unbelievable poise and management," Clark stated together with a video of Erika Kirk. "To not point out this girl simply forgave her husband’s murderer in entrance of the whole world. For many who can’t wrap their minds round it … that’s what Christ did for you."

In a separate put up, Clark stated, "From an occasion planning standpoint this could have taken not less than 6 months. From a safety standpoint it ought to have taken not less than 9. These children working at Turning Level USA did it in 5 days. This workers regularly does the not possible as a result of an incredible chief advised them they have been succesful and so they might. So that they did."

Kaizen Asiedu Web persona Kaizen Asiedu praised Erika Kirk's speech as "one of the crucial essential, therapeutic speeches in American historical past."

"Everybody wants to observe it," he added. "What an unimaginable girl."

In a separate X put up, Asiedu stated, "Not solely is it exceptional that she stated this, it’s additionally exceptional that everybody stood up. I used to be there — it was the longest standing ovation of the day. A motion that reacts to homicide with fact and forgiveness is a wholesome motion."

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On Sept. 10, Charlie Kirk was fatally shot whereas talking at Utah Valley College. Within the days since, mourners throughout the nation have stuffed social media with prayers and tributes, whereas communities have gathered at vigils to honor his legacy and present assist after the conservative activist’s dying.

Sophia Compton is a Author at Fox Information Digital. Sophia was beforehand a enterprise reporter overlaying finance, vitality and tourism and has expertise as a TV information producer. She graduated with a journalism diploma in 2021 from the College of Hawaii at Manoa.