'Killer expected funeral for Charlie Kirk, instead…': JD Vance calls ally 'martyr for Christianity'

At the massive memorial for Charlie Kirk, Vice President JD Vance delivered a stirring tribute, declaring the gathering a “revival in celebration” of Kirk’s life, faith, and leadership. Vance remembered Kirk as a fearless builder of a youth movement that reshaped American conservatism, praising his courage, kindness, and commitment to honest debate. He emphasized Kirk’s lasting legacy: bringing the truth of Christ, the importance of marriage and family, and the need for order and prosperity to America’s rising generations. Vance encouraged mourners to respond to hate not with anger, but by fighting for truth, faith, and national renewal—“for Charlie.” He called Kirk “a martyr for the Christian faith,” urging all to continue his mission and embrace the courage, kindness, and conviction that defined Kirk’s public and private life.