President Donald Trump faced criticism from progressives for politicizing the memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, where he appeared to fall asleep and used the occasion to advance political attacks.

The service, held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, and attended by tens of thousands, was designated by the Department of Homeland Security as a Special Event Assessment Rating Level 1 — a designation reserved for gatherings of the highest national significance.

Trump’s 45-minute speech capped a more than five-hour program honoring Kirk, who was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10.

Striking a far different tone from Kirk’s widow, Erika, who urged grace toward political opponents, Trump rejected the idea outright. “I hate my oppone

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