Charlie Kirk’s funeral set for September 21 in Glendale, Arizona, with Trump and senior leaders expected

The funeral of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been officially scheduled for September 21, 2025, in Arizona. The confirmation came from Turning Point USA, the organization Kirk co-founded, through a post shared on X on September 13.

The post stated:

“Join us in celebrating the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Charlie Kirk, an American legend. The morning of Sunday, September 21, at State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, AZ.”

The announcement provided clarity after several days of national mourning that followed Kirk’s assassination.

Charlie Kirk was shot on September 10 while speaking at an outdoor event at Utah University. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, was arrested the next day.

After his death, many people in politics and the public shared their condolences. His wife, Erika, said she will continue his work and thanked the first responders and supporters.

Former President Donald Trump said on September 12 that he will attend the funeral. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are also expected, along with other top officials.

The service will take place in Glendale, where Kirk lived with his wife and two children.

National leaders confirm attendance at the State Farm Stadium service honouring Charlie Kirk

Donald Trump announced his attendance on Friday, September 12, through a video posted on Truth Social. He described Kirk’s death as a tragedy that shocked the country, saying:

“To my great fellow Americans, I am filled with grief and anger at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah.”

He also ordered American flags to be flown at half-mast until September 14 as a mark of respect.

Vice President JD Vance, who accompanied Kirk’s casket on September 11, is expected to attend with his wife, Usha. Reports confirmed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other senior administration officials will also join the ceremony.

This gathering of leaders reflects Kirk’s influence as a conservative activist and his role in shaping debates on U.S. campuses.

Turning Point USA, which Kirk co-founded, emphasized his impact in their statement announcing the funeral. The organization described him as “an American legend” and urged supporters to join in honoring his legacy at the State Farm Stadium service.

The venue, which is the home stadium of the Arizona Cardinals, was chosen because many people are expected to attend.

With major political leaders joining, the funeral will likely get national attention. It shows how many people supported Kirk and how much influence his work had.

Erika Kirk pledges to honor her husband’s memory 

In the days following his death, Erika Kirk addressed supporters through a livestream, thanking those who attempted to save her husband’s life on September 10. She shared an emotional tribute, stating:

“My husband’s voice will remain.”

She also spoke about her gratitude to Vice President Vance and his wife for accompanying the casket to Arizona.

In her remarks, Erika highlighted her husband’s personal life, describing his devotion to their family.

“But most of all, Charlie loved his children. And he loved me. With all his heart. And he made sure I knew that every day,” she said.

Her message struck a deeply personal note, balancing his public role with his private commitments.

She also acknowledged Trump directly, saying:

“Mr President, my husband loved you. And he knew that you loved him too.”

These remarks underscored the close alignment between Kirk’s work and Trump’s political movement.

Turning Point USA has described the funeral as both a goodbye and a celebration of Charlie Kirk’s work. Erika’s promise to keep her husband’s voice alive shows her part in carrying his legacy forward.

Her message, along with the attendance of national leaders, highlights the importance of the ceremony in Glendale.

Stay tuned for more updates.