List of speakers announced for Charlie Kirk’s memorial service in Glendale
Thousands of people are expected to fill State Farm Stadium for Charlie Kirk's memorial on Sunday. Here's a look at who will be speaking.
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PHOENIX — Thousands of people are expected to fill Glendale’s State Farm Stadium on Sunday for the memorial service to remember assassinated conservative political analyst Charlie Kirk.
“It’s been moving at the emotional and support response from the Phoenix area, from the entire statewide in Arizona,” Turning Point USA and Turning Point Action Chief Operating Officer Tyler Bowyer told KTAR News 92.3 FM’s The Mike Broomhead Show on Monday. “We have already seen an overwhelming registration for it. … We’re expecting max crowds.”
Attendees will honor the life of Kirk, who was killed in a shooting at Utah Valley University last Wednesday.
List of speakers announced for Charlie Kirk memorial
On Tuesday, a list of speakers for the memorial was released by the Trump War Room account on X. The list includes:
- President Donald Trump
- Vice President JD Vance
- Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow
- White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio
- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
- U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard
- Donald Trump Jr., President Trump’s son
- Commentator Tucker Carlson
- White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller
- Ambassador to India nominee Sergio Gor
Several popular Christian artists are scheduled to perform at the funeral. They include:
- Chris Tomlin
- Brandon Lake
- Phil Wickham
- Kari Jobe Carnes
- Cory Carnes
Country musician Lee Greenwood and singer-songwriter Steve Amerson are also scheduled to perform.
The website for the memorial, FightForCharlie.com, says that more names are expected to be added to these lists.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs will not attend Charlie Kirk memorial
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Monday that she does not plan to attend the service.
When asked about attending the service during a press conference, she responded, “I have not been invited to attend.”
Another reporter followed up by stating that it is a public service that anyone can attend and then asked Hobbs again if she would attend.
“No, I don’t have plans at this time,” Hobbs responded.
More details about Charlie Kirk memorial
Doors at State Farm Stadium will open at 8 a.m. Sunday for the service, which is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.
The service is open to the public and anyone interested in attending must register on the service’s website.
If the stadium gets filled to capacity, Bowyer said there will be an additional location for attendees.
“We want as many people to be able to show up and participate and hug one another, get involved, be resolved and resolute in the memory of Charlie, but also hear from all of the speakers that we’re going to have,” Bowyer said. “We want everyone there praying together and hearing the stories and spending that time together because I think it’s going to be a transitional moment for the country.”
Overflow seating will be available at Desert Diamond Arena, according to Turning Point USA.
Attendees are asked to wear their Sunday best to the funeral with the outfits being red, white or blue.
As for security, the organization says to expect “TSA-level screening.” Only clear bags smaller than 12 inches by 6 inches will be allowed inside the stadium. Strollers will not be allowed inside.
Parking for the service will be free, but due to the large crowds that are expected, Turning Point USA is asking for attendees to carpool, if possible.
The memorial will be livestreamed on Kirk’s Rumble account for those who are unable to attend.
KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Colton Krolak contributed to this report.
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Comments
36 Comments
You haven't watched those dancing, cheering, celebrating the death of a peace loving man have you?
Just watched a video of a black man looking for proof Kirk was racist in his video clips, but what he found was just the opposite, Kirk was not a racist and loved all people.
Maybe, if you can bear it, watch some of his interactions. Or you can just stay ignorant and hateful.
When it comes down to the regurgitation of talking points he magically morphs into "Cyrus The Parrot"...
How is David Duke NOT on this list?