President Donald Trump hailed slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a "martyr for American freedom" on Sunday and vowed at his memorial service to carry on the activist's work while again suggesting the "radical left" was responsible for Kirk's murder.

"The violence comes largely from the left," Trump said, without citing any evidence, in remarks that often turned starkly partisan in contrast to the more solemn tone that most other speakers adopted.

Trump's messaging reflected the dual nature of the event, which had the feel of a religious revival mixed with a "Make America Great Again" rally.

The memorial, organized by Kirk's conservative youth advocacy organization Turning Point USA 11 days after he was assassinated, drew tens of thousands of mourners dressed in red, white and b

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