Pete Hegseth speaks at Charlie Kirk Memorial

Pete Hegseth delivered remarks during the Charlie Kirk memorial service at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

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On September 21, 2025, thousands of people gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, for the memorial service honoring Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA and conservative activist who was assassinated. The service drew national attention and was one of the largest memorial gatherings in Arizona in recent years.

Throughout the day, KPNX provided live coverage from inside and outside the stadium — documenting long lines, heightened security, interviews with attendees, and tributes delivered by family, friends, faith leaders, and national political figures.

Speakers at the service included:
-President Donald Trump
-Vice President J.D. Vance
-Erika Kirk
-Susie Wiles
-Marco Rubio
-Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
-Pete Hegseth
-Tulsi Gabbard
-Donald Trump Jr.
-Tucker Carlson
-Stephen Miller
-Sergio Gor
-Benny Johnson
-Rep. Lauren Boebert
-Rep. Anna Paulina Luna
-Rep. Andy Biggs
-Pastor Rob McCoy
-Dr. Larry Arnn
-Rebecca Dunn
-Frank Turek
-Andrew Kolvet
and many others who worked alongside or knew Kirk personally.