Trump needs 'comforting' ahead of Charlie Kirk memorial speech; shares warm moment with son

President Donald Trump seemed emotional and needed some ‘comforting’ at Charlie Kirk's funeral service, where he was scheduled to speak on Sunday.

Published on: Sep 22, 2025, 02:25:30 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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President Donald Trump seemed emotional and needed some ‘comforting’ at Charlie Kirk's funeral service, where he was scheduled to speak on Sunday. And his son, Eric, stood with him and rubbed the 79-year-old's back, photos from the State Farm Stadium in Glendale showed. The father-son moment from the memorial quickly went viral on social media.

Donald Trump and his son Eric at Charlie Kirk's funeral service on Sunday (X/Margo Martin)

“Eric Trump comforts his father as he reflects on the life and legacy of the man who helped return him to the White House, keeping out of prison and allowing him to save America,” one person reacted to a photo posted by special assistant to the president and communications advisor Margo Martin.

Charlie Kirk Funeral Live Updates

President Trump was among the several notable speakers at Charlie Kirk's funeral service. The event was being held in Glendale, days after the conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder was assassinated at a Utah Valley University event.

“We’re going to celebrate the life of a great man today,” Trump told reporters before heading to Arizona.

Charlie Kirk funeral service: List of speakers

According to a post on X by Turning Point USA, speakers at Kirk's memorial service include:

Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow

President Donald Trump

Vice President JD Vance

Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff

Marco Rubio, secretary of state

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of health and human services

Pete Hegseth, secretary of war

Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence

Donald Trump Jr., son of President Trump

Tucker Carlson, former talk show commentator on Fox News

Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staf

Sergio Gor, U.S. ambassador to India nominee

On Monday, VP JD Vance spoke about Kirk's assassination.

“Focused anger, righteous anger, directed for a just cause is one of the most important agents of change in human history,” he said on what had been Kirk’s podcast. “And we are going to channel all of the anger that we have over the organized campaign that led to this assassination to uproot and dismantle these terrorist networks.”

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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