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Tens of thousands of mourners arrived in droves at State Farm Stadium in Arizona on Sunday to remember conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
2025-09-21
Elon Musk and President Donald Trump were among them.
The pair were seen briefly sitting next to each other, chatting, and shaking hands before Musk moved seats.
The two billionaires were last seen together publicly on May 30 during a press conference in the Oval Office marking Musk's exit from the White House DOGE Office. Before that press conference, the two men had feuded publicly over Trump's "One, Big, Beautiful Bill," which Musk said would add to the federal deficit.
Musk posted a photo of himself and the president together on X on Sunday with the words "For Charlie." Kirk had once said he believed Trump and Musk would eventually set aside their differences.
Trump and several members of his cabinet, including JD Vance, spoke at Kirk's memorial service, as did numerous other prominent conservative leaders. It took place in a packed 60,000-seat stadium. Many more mourners watched from outside.
Donald Trump and Elon Musk shared a moment at the service.
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk were seen publicly together for the first time in months at Charlie Kirk's memorial service.CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP
Crowds gathered outside State Farm Stadium ahead of the memorial service.
People attended Charlie Kirk's memorial service on Sunday.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP
Inside the stadium, worship music played from the main stage while people found their seats.
Turning Point USA told attendees to wear red, white, or blue attire for the memorial service.Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images/Reuters
An image of Charlie Kirk and his wife, Erika Kirk, appeared on the main stage while attendees waited for the memorial service to begin.
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Some attendees waved signs reading "This is our turning point."
People held Turning Point USA signs at the memorial service for Charlie Kirk.CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP
Others held signs reading "Never Surrender."
A woman holds a sign celebrating Charlie Kirk during his memorial service on Sunday.Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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