From forgiveness to vengeance, the messages shared at Charlie Kirk's memorial service

By Leila Fadel

Published September 22, 2025 at 3:55 AM PDT

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President Trump and other conservative figures spoke Sunday at Charlie Kirk's memorial service. NPR speaks with Will Sommer, a senior reporter for The Bulwark, about the messages they shared.

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Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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