Charlie Kirk’s memorial service at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, drew thousands in person and over 100,000 online. The 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder, assassinated earlier this month in Utah, was honored with speeches, tributes, and music.
The most striking detail was a bulletproof glass enclosure around the podium, where figures like Donald Trump and JD Vance spoke. The unusual precaution underscored rising fears of political violence, while also symbolizing both the vulnerability and resilience of Kirk’s movement as it vowed to continue his mission.
