Wed Sep 24 03:10:00 UTC 2025: **Headline: Nation Mourns Charlie Kirk; Memorial Service Set with Trump, Vance as Speakers**

**Glendale, AZ –** The nation continues to grapple with the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, with a memorial service scheduled for Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The event is expected to draw large crowds and will feature speeches from President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Erika Kirk (Kirk’s widow and newly appointed CEO of Turning Point USA), and others. Security will be tight, with the Department of Homeland Security designating the event a “Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Level 1,” similar to the Super Bowl.

The shooting, which occurred at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah on September 10th, prompted the university to hold a “Vigil for Unity” on Friday. Suspect Tyler Robinson is facing multiple charges, including aggravated murder.

In the wake of Kirk’s death, Disney pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air after remarks made by Kimmel. Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner criticized the decision, suggesting government pressure was behind it.

Meanwhile, Kirk’s legacy continues to be debated and honored. A video of Kirk teaching his daughter about physics went viral, with Erika Kirk vowing to continue his work. Republican leaders, including Vivek Ramaswamy and Gov. Glenn Youngkin, framed his death as a call to action. Religious leaders like Bishop Robert Barron and Timothy Cardinal Dolan have also commented on Kirk’s impact.

However, some, like Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have condemned Kirk’s views, with Ocasio-Cortez voting against a House resolution honoring him. A resolution honoring Kirk passed the House of Representatives 310-58. Protests have been held both in support of and against Kirk.

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