US President Donald Trump welcomed conservative activist Charlie Kerk as ‘Big American hero’ and “Witness” During his speech before tens of thousands of mourners in a memorial service in Arizona.

Trump was the keynote speaker at the crowded event on Sunday, in which top government officials, including Vice President Jay Di Vancereferred to Kerk’s political heritage after his death, from shooting on September 10.

“He was murdered because he lived bravely, lived with boldness and argued in a brilliant way.”Trump told the crowd at the State Farm Stadium near Phoenix.

Kirk’s wife, Ericaalso made a moving speech in which he said that she had forgiven the allegedly assassin of her husband’s.

“My husband, Charlie, wanted to save new people just like the one who took his life”, said, adding: “I forgive him because this is what Christ did. The answer to hatred is not hate. “

Kerk Memorial

Tens of thousands of people tail for hours outside the stadium before the event, with some even camping the night before to secure their position. Many were wearing movement hats Make America Great Again (Maga), other types of Trump brand and red, white and blue costumes.

Within the stage, the atmosphere looked like noisy political gathering with music from Christian bands, rising the crowd of almost 100,000 people.

The list of speakers included members of the Kerk Organization, Turning Point USA, Well -known personalities of the Conservative Movement, Trump government officials and people who believed in the work of Kerk and his right -wing Christian worldview.

The speakers emphasized the need to continue the 31 -year -old’s work and emphasized his great contribution throughout the five -hour operation. Kerk, who was discussing students at a university in Utah when shot and killed by a nearby terrace, was repeatedly described as “witness”.

Other speakers have said that they believe that his death would further rejuvenate the conservative tendency in America, which is already in a strong position given Trump’s sovereignty in the White House and the control of Republicans in Congress.

“On the day that Charlie died, angels wept, but these tears turned into fire in our hearts”, said the Steven MillerVice -President of the White House. “Our enemies cannot understand our power.”

“Charlie didn’t just help, made the victorious difference, I guarantee you that”said the head of the White House staff, Susi Walls.

‘We wouldn’t be here without him’said the Vice -President Jay Di Vance in the crowd, which often burst into slogans ‘US, USA’.

“We understand it from here”he added, discussing Kerk’s political heritage.

Many key figures of the Trump government spoke on stage, including the Foreign Minister Mark Rubiothe Minister of War Pitt Hegsheth and the Minister of Health Robert F. Kennedy Junior.

‘I forgive him’

Kirk’s wife, Erika, followed, who tearful as she described her relationship and vowed to continue her husband’s work as her new CEO was appointed Turning Point USA after his death.

‘I saw the wound that ended his life’, he said. “I felt shocked. I felt horror and a huge heart pain that I didn’t even know existed. “

“In the last 10 days after Charlie’s assassination, we did not see violence. We didn’t see riots. We didn’t see a revolution. On the contrary, we saw what my husband always prayed to see in this country, we saw a Renaissance. “said the Erica.

He then said that she had forgiven the allegedly murderer of her husband, the 22 -year -old Tyler Robinson. “This man, this young man, forgive him. I forgive him because this is what Christ did and that would be Charlie. “.

Trump: “Giant of his generation”

There was a noisy reception when the President Trump went up on stage after the Erika Kerk.

Repeatedly praised the Charlie Kerkwhile referring to political issues such as crime in American cities, mocking his predecessor Joe Biden.

“He is now a witness to America’s freedom”Trump said about Kerk. “I know I’m talking on behalf of all those who are here today when I say that no one will ever forget Charlie. And even the story will do it. “

The president then said he disagrees with Kerk into one thing. “He didn’t hate his opponents, he wanted the best for them”he said, causing laughter. “I disagree with Charlie. I hate my opponents and I don’t want the best for them. “

Trump also attacked what he called ‘Radical Left’ and blame the left for violence in the country.

At the end of his speech, in which he described Kirk as “Giant of his generation”Trump joined the stage with her Erika Kerk And she hugged her as the crowd applauded.

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Political Divisions

The deep party event reflected how Kerk’s death brought to light the extreme political divisions in America, with many on the right side to take responsibility on the Left for motivating political violence.

Trump government seeks to suppress what it calls ‘Radical Left’which has caused accusations that Kerk’s death is used as a pretext for violating political liberties by the government.

Robinson, who is accused of killing Kerk, faces the death penalty, but authorities have not yet clarified the motive of the murder.

Kerk Memorial

Kirk was 18 years old when he co -founded her Turning Point USAa student organization that focused on spreading conservative ideas in campuses.

He held discussions in campuses and became known for his militant style. Excerpts from these speeches have created a huge audience – more than 5 million followers in X and 7 million in Tiktok – which helped him mobilize young people to vote in favor of President Trump.

While he encouraged the new conservatives, his comments on issues such as race and crime caused reactions. He was a staunch supporter of the right of gun possession, strongly opposed abortions and was critical of trans people.

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