The Charlie Kirk memorial service featured several Cabinet members and speeches by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance for an event that lasted nearly six hours.
Here are some of the rhetorical highlights in their own words.
Trump : “Less than two weeks ago, our country was robbed of one of the brightest lights of our times, a giant of his generation, and above all, a devoted husband, father, son, Christian and patriot. Charles James Kirk was heinously murdered by a radicalized, cold-blooded monster for speaking the truth that was in his heart.”
Trump : Kirk “did not hate his opponents. He wanted the best for them. That’s where I disagreed with Charlie. I hate my opponent, and I don’t want the best for them. I’m sorry. I am sorry, Erika.”
Trump : “He’s bigger now than