Published on, Sept. 22 -- September 22, 2025 12:53 PM

GLENDALE, Arizona (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday hailed slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a "martyr for American freedom" and vowed to carry forward his work, while blaming the "radical left" for Kirk's killing.

Speaking before tens of thousands at State Farm Stadium during a memorial organized by Kirk's youth movement Turning Point USA, Trump mixed tribute with campaign-style rhetoric, accusing political opponents of fueling violence. Kirk's wife, Erika, who has taken leadership of Turning Point, delivered an emotional eulogy, stressing his faith, family devotion, and activism, while forgiving his alleged killer. Vice President JD Vance and senior...