It’s been a moving celebration/commemoration of Charlie Kirk in Glendale, Arizona Sunday as tens of thousands come together to mourn his tragic assassination, yet also celebrate his memory.
Vice President JD Vance, a close friend of the slain conservative leader, took to the stage and riveted the assembled with his talk on faith, love, and even evil. He could barely get started with the deafening voices of support, but when he did, he started out with a powerful observation:
You know, I can't help but think, that they tried to silence my friend Charlie Kirk. They tried to silence our dear friend Charlie Kirk, and today, tonight, we speak with Charlie and for Charlie louder than ever.
The evil murderer who took Charlie from us expected us to have a funeral today and instead, my friends, we have had a revival in celebration of Charlie Kirk and of his Lord Jesus Christ.
WOW—The crowd is screaming JD JD JD!!
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) September 21, 2025
"They tried to silence our dear friend, Charlie Kirk. Tonight we speak with & for Charlie LOUDER THAN EVER!!
The evil murder who took Charlie from us, expected a funeral, instead we've had a revival in celebration of Charlie Kirk & Jesus!" pic.twitter.com/BainrsYhnX
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Vance also spoke about how Kirk has reignited faith in so many in this country. He said that since Charlie's death, he’s been more outspoken about his own beliefs than he has been in his entire career up until now:
CHILLS.
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) September 21, 2025
"I always felt a little uncomfortable talking about my faith in public, as much as I love the Lord, & as much as it was an important part of my life..
..I've talked more about Jesus Christ in the past 2 weeks than I have my entire time in public life."
The Kirk Affect. pic.twitter.com/2oVtVRiTdO
There was much more, including his discussion of the evil that still resides in our world.
🚨 JUST IN: JD Vance says it's time to BE HONEST that "evil still walks among us" and we "shouldn't ignore it for a fake kumbaya moment."
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 21, 2025
"[We must] address it HEAD ON, HONESTLY for the SICKNESS that it is."
"But for every hateful voice celebrating his murder, THERE ARE A… pic.twitter.com/8vSTRYuGOf
"But for every hateful voice celebrating his murder, THERE ARE A THOUSAND people mourning it and fighting for his legacy every single day!"
He closed with a promise to Erika, Charlie, and the world that “we’ve got it from here”:
"He was murdered for speaking the truth," Vance said, calling Kirk a "friend" who wouldn't let "evil" get the better of his beliefs.
"It is better to face a gunman than live your life afraid to face the truth," Vance said.
Finishing his remarks, the vice president spoke straight to his longtime pal.
"I love you, my friend, we've got it from here," he pledged.
God bless. Watch the entire speech here:
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