From Musk to Rubio, high-profile attendees at Charlie Kirk's funeral | In Pics

Published on Sept 22, 2025 06:11 pm IST

Trump said that Charlie Kirk was killed by a "radicalised, cold-blooded monster." He was shot dead on September 10 at an event at Utah Valley University.

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US President Donald Trump speaks at the memorial service held for conservative activist, Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.(Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 22, 2025 06:11 pm IST

US President Donald Trump speaks at the memorial service held for conservative activist, Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.(Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

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US President Donald Trump is greeted by singer Lee Greenwood as he arrives to speak at the public memorial service for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk in Arizona on Sunday.(Mandel Ngan/AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 22, 2025 06:11 pm IST

US President Donald Trump is greeted by singer Lee Greenwood as he arrives to speak at the public memorial service for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk in Arizona on Sunday.(Mandel Ngan/AFP)

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US secretary of state Marco Rubio addresses the crowd at the public memorial service for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk held at Arizona.(Mandel Ngan/AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 22, 2025 06:11 pm IST

US secretary of state Marco Rubio addresses the crowd at the public memorial service for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk held at Arizona.(Mandel Ngan/AFP)

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Donald Trump talks to Elon Musk as the two attend Charlie Kirk's funeral along with notable others including Dana White, house speaker Mike Johnson and R-La on Sunday.(Ross D.Franklin/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 22, 2025 06:11 pm IST

Donald Trump talks to Elon Musk as the two attend Charlie Kirk's funeral along with notable others including Dana White, house speaker Mike Johnson and R-La on Sunday.(Ross D.Franklin/AP)

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US vice President JD Vance departs after speaking at a memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Sunday.(Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 22, 2025 06:11 pm IST

US vice President JD Vance departs after speaking at a memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Sunday.(Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

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Donald Trump Jr. speaks during the memorial service for political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on Sunday after he was shot dead on September 10.(Joe Raedle/AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 22, 2025 06:11 pm IST

Donald Trump Jr. speaks during the memorial service for political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on Sunday after he was shot dead on September 10.(Joe Raedle/AFP)

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Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika wipes her face as she cries after speaking at the public memorial service for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Arizona on Sunday.(Charly Triballaeu/AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 22, 2025 06:11 pm IST

Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika wipes her face as she cries after speaking at the public memorial service for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Arizona on Sunday.(Charly Triballaeu/AFP)

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Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow hugs President Donald Trump at the end of the memorial service in Arizona on Sunday.(Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 22, 2025 06:11 pm IST

Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow hugs President Donald Trump at the end of the memorial service in Arizona on Sunday.(Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

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A visitor writes "WE ARE CHARLIE" in chalk as she visits a tribute for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at the headquarters of Turning Point USA, in Phoenix, Arizona.(Cheney Orr/REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 22, 2025 06:11 pm IST

A visitor writes "WE ARE CHARLIE" in chalk as she visits a tribute for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at the headquarters of Turning Point USA, in Phoenix, Arizona.(Cheney Orr/REUTERS)

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Mrs. Erika Kirk addresses the massive crowd that gathered at the memorial service for her husband, political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.(Joe Raedle/AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 22, 2025 06:11 pm IST

Mrs. Erika Kirk addresses the massive crowd that gathered at the memorial service for her husband, political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.(Joe Raedle/AFP)

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Mourners visit a tribute for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at the headquarters of Turning Point USA, in Phoenix, Arizona.(Cheney Orr/REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 22, 2025 06:11 pm IST

Mourners visit a tribute for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at the headquarters of Turning Point USA, in Phoenix, Arizona.(Cheney Orr/REUTERS)

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Visitors attend Charlie Kirk's memorial service at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday.(Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 22, 2025 06:11 pm IST

Visitors attend Charlie Kirk's memorial service at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday.(Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

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