A farewell ceremony for Charlie Kirk was held in the USA. The main thing
On Sunday, September 21, a farewell ceremony was held in the United States at the State Farm stadium in Arizona for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who died on September 10 as a result of an assassination attempt. Read about the details of the funeral event in the Izvestia article.
Before the start of the farewell, thousands of queues formed in front of the stadium entrance. Those present, among others, specially flew in from other states to say goodbye to Kirk. Many came as whole families.
A mandatory thorough check by the US security service is organized before entering the stadium. Visitors were not allowed to pass with bags, lighters and electronic cigarettes. As WP newspaper previously reported, security measures will be comparable to funerals of heads of state and the Super Bowl.
After the ceremony began, the stands at the stadium were filled with people dressed in the colors of the American flag. Many of the attendees wore red MAGA caps (the slogan "Make America Great again"), which have become a modern symbol of the US Republican Party.
Who attended the event
US President Donald Trump arrived at the venue to participate in the ceremony. During his speech, he called the activist one of the brightest lights of our time.
"He was deprived of his life because he spoke for freedom and justice, for God, for the country, for reason and for common sense," Trump added.
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk was also present at the stadium. According to him, Kirk was a "man of peace" who wanted to lead a debate, not engage in propaganda of violence and hatred.
Journalist Tucker Carlson drew a parallel between the deceased and Jesus Christ.
"There was no fear in his soul until the last moment. He's like Jesus," Carlson said.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who arrived on a visit, called the activist a wise and brave man. According to him, Kirk sought to engage in dialogue with opponents and tried to discuss different points of view openly.
"One of the most urgent needs of our country today is the ability to discuss differences openly, honestly, peacefully and respectfully. And Charlie Kirk did it better than anyone in America today," the official concluded.
In addition, the widow of activist Erica Kirk addressed the audience, who stated that her husband wanted to "save young people like the one who took his life." During her speech, she forgave the murderer.
"I forgive him because Christ forgave. And that's what Charlie would do," Erica said.
What did Republicans thank Kirk for?
During the event, US Vice President Jay Dee Vance noted that the deceased helped ensure Trump's victory in the 2024 general election. He also called Kirk one of the "great American leaders."
"The entire administration is here today because we wouldn't be here without him. Charlie created the organization Turning Point, which changed the balance in our politics," he said.
A similar opinion was expressed by White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. The official recalled that President Trump's victory in all the swing states in the 2024 presidential election was secured by the support of young people, who are called the "army" of the deceased conservative politician.
What Trump and Musk discussed at the ceremony
The British newspaper Daily Mail, citing a lip-reading expert, reported that during his farewell to Kirk, Trump invited Elon Musk to reconcile.
"Let's try to find a way to fix the situation," the newspaper quoted the US president as saying.
The president of the UFC championship, Dana White, also spoke with the politician and businessman in Trump's private box. At the same time, Trump and Musk sat in adjacent seats during the funeral ceremony. Before the meeting, the president and the disgraced businessman shook hands.
What else did Trump talk about?
Trump also used the event to make a number of political statements. So, he said that he hates his opponents, unlike Kirk. The Head of State added that the activist sought to convince everyone of good, correct and genuine ideas and principles.
"He [Kirk] didn't hate his opponents and wanted the best for them. I didn't agree with Charlie about that. I hate my opponents and I don't wish them all the best," he said.
He also promised to name the cause of autism and talk about the solution to the problem. The politician stressed that his administration has found the answer to the question of why there are more and more children with this disease in the United States and how the situation can be improved.
On the occasion of the ceremony, Trump recalled that the US Department of Justice is investigating participants in political violence. He stressed that the work of law enforcement agencies is the beginning of the country's authorities' response to Kirk's murder.
"The Ministry of Justice is also investigating networks of radical leftist fanatics who finance, organize, and commit political violence. And we believe that we know many of them," the politician said.
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