Trump says 'I disagreed with Charlie Kirk, I hate my…' then dances on stage after homage at memorial

At a packed memorial service for Charlie Kirk, President Trump delivered an emotional eulogy, calling Kirk’s assassination “an attack on our entire nation” and vowing his legacy would endure as a model of American patriotism and free speech. Trump described Kirk as a “giant of his generation,” a Christian, and a fearless conservative who built Turning Point USA from humble beginnings into a national force—changing minds and the political landscape, especially among young people. The president announced that Kirk will posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Trump condemned the political and media climate that, in his view, fostered hatred and violence, warning against justifying violent acts as a response to speech. He called for renewed national faith, law and order, and unity, urging Americans to honor Kirk by carrying forward his mission of defending liberty and open debate.