Charlie Kirk memorial service: Erika emotionally ‘forgives’ husband’s killer at memorial service | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRhian LubinMonday 22 September 2025 06:33 BSTErika Kirk 'forgives' Charlie's killer in emotional tribute at memorial serviceA public memorial service for Charlie Kirk took place in Glendale, Arizona, featuring speeches from his widow, Erika Kirk, and Donald Trump.Erika Kirk delivered an emotional address, forgiving her husband's killer and advocating for love over hate, which stood in stark contrast to Donald Trump's subsequent speech.Donald Trump's speech was politically charged, where he declared his "hate" for opponents and diverged into unrelated topics such as autism and trade tariffs.Turmp also described Kirk as an “American hero” and he apologised in jest to Kirk and his widow for “disagreeing” with them when it comes to dealing with political foes.Charlie Kirk was assassinated on 10 September at Utah Valley University allegedly by Tyler Robinson, who has since been charged with murder, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.In fullErika Kirk heart-wrenchingly ‘forgives’ Charlie’s killer before Trump declares ‘hate’ for foes in politics-laden eulogyThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in