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Charlie Kirk Praised As US Martyr At Memorial Where Religion, Politics Merged
Sep 22, 2025 10:50 am CST
The potent blend of politics and religion that captivated the Sunday afternoon memorial service for the conservative activist left little doubt that Kirk's death had elevated him to iconic status for the American right.
Charlie Kirk "Violently Killed" Because He Spoke For Freedom, Justice: Trump
Sep 22, 2025 10:10 am CST
US President Donald Trump on Sunday called slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk "a giant of his generation" at a massive memorial event marked by strong Christian rhetoric and praise for the man many speakers referred to as a "martyr."