Top 5 moments from Charlie Kirk memorial: 'Missionary with a noble spirit'
3. Trump: 'A missionary with a noble spirit'
Trump, who spoke last at the event, highlighted Kirk's many accomplishments, but noted Kirk's faith was his greatest priority.
"What was even more important to Charlie than politics and service was the choice he made in the fifth grade, which he called the most important decision of his life, to become a Christian and a follower of his Savior, Jesus Christ," Trump said.
.@POTUS: "But what was even more important to Charlie than politics and service was the choice he made in the 5th grade, which he called the most important decision of his life—to become a Christian and a follower of his Savior, Jesus Christ." pic.twitter.com/j9196cAv5P
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) September 21, 2025
Trump also thanked Kirk's family for raising him in a way that positioned him to fulfill his calling.
"Your son brought more good and love into this world in his 31 short years than most people, even very successful people, can bring in a lifetime," he said.
Trump went on to suggest that "Charlie's murder was not just an attack on one man or one movement — it was an attack on our entire nation."
"The gun was pointed at him, but the bullet was aimed at all of us. That bullet was aimed at every one of us."
Trump, who earlier this summer prompted concern among some Christian supporters for appearing to acknowledge his unworthiness before God while suggesting he could possibly earn his salvation, also admitted during his speech that he does not yet exhibit the grace toward his enemies that Kirk did.
"He was a missionary with a noble spirit and a great, great purpose," Trump said of Kirk. "He did not hate his opponents. He wanted the best for them."
"That's where I disagreed with Charlie. I hate my opponent. And I don't want the best for them," he continued.
"Erika, you can talk to me and the whole group, but maybe they can convince me that that's not right, but I can't stand my opponent," he said, before later embracing Erika in a heartfelt moment following his speech.
"We go forward strengthened by his faith, bolstered by his courage, and inspired by his example to defend the country he lived for, for the freedoms he died for, and the values in which he so deeply believed," Trump said.
Jon Brown is a reporter for The Christian Post. Send news tips to jon.brown@christianpost.com
