Charlie Kirk’s widow says she forgives husband’s alleged killer at memorial attended by Trump, Vance

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(OSV News) — Charlie Kirk was an “influential figure” in his own election, President Donald Trump said at a memorial service for the Turning Point USA founder and conservative activist Sept. 21 at State Farm Stadium in Arizona. “None of us will ever forget Charlie Kirk, and neither now will history,” Trump said. After his death, Kirk received praise from his allies in conservative politics for his willingness to debate and his advocacy for their cause. It’s always love.”In his comments, Trump appeared to reference Erika Kirk’s comments, saying Kirk “did not hate his opponents. They have attributed the alleged shooter’s motive — in part — to his views on Kirk’s position on transgender issues.