Charlie Kirk’s friends praise conservative activist’s faith at memorial service

Many people attended a memorial for Charlie Kirk (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

US President Donald Trump and prominent members of his “Make America Great Again” movement have been paying tribute to assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The memorial service for Mr Kirk, whom Mr Trump credits with playing a pivotal role in his 2024 election victory, drew tens of thousands of mourners, including vice president JD Vance, other senior administration officials and young conservatives shaped by the 31-year-old firebrand.