**Donald Trump and Elon Musk Reunite at Memorial Service for Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk**
*Arizona, US* – Former US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk were seen sitting side by side at the memorial service honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The two engaged in conversation in a private suite during the service, an interaction highlighted by a White House social media account. Elon Musk also posted on X, sharing a photo with Trump accompanied by the caption, “For Charlie.”
This gathering marks the first public encounter between Trump and Musk since Musk resigned from his role as a special government employee amid tensions. Musk had served as head of the Department of Government Efficiency until late May, when he publicly criticized the administration’s signature policy bill, calling it “fiscally irresponsible.”
Following Musk’s departure, his sharp criticisms of Trump on social media led the former president to threaten cancellation of federal contracts with Musk’s companies. The memorial appearance signals a notable thaw in their previously strained relationship, according to reports by The Hill.
At the service, Vice President J.D. Vance delivered heartfelt remarks, urging supporters to honor Charlie Kirk’s legacy by continuing his fight for faith, truth, and country. Vance said, “I’ve seen so many on social media talk about ‘for Charlie.’ We must do this for Charlie. For Charlie, we will speak the truth every single day. For Charlie, we will rebuild this United States of America to greatness. For Charlie, we will never shrink, we will never cower, and we will never falter, even when staring down the barrel of a gun.”
Describing Kirk as both a patriot and man of deep faith, Vance added, “You, my friends — for Charlie — we must remember that he is a hero to the United States of America, and he is a martyr for the Christian faith. May our heavenly Father give us the courage to live as Charlie lived.”
Vance also condemned those who celebrated Kirk’s death, stating, “In the wake of his death, we have seen some of the very worst parts of humanity. We have watched people slander him. We have watched people justify his murder and celebrate his death.”
In an emotional speech, Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, extended forgiveness to Tyler Robinson, the alleged shooter. “I forgive him, I forgive him because it is what Christ did. The answer to hate is not hate,” she said. Erika Kirk also referenced Jesus’ words on the cross: “Father, forgive them, for they not know what they do.”
Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old right-wing commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10, as reported by The New York Times. Authorities arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in connection with the killing. Officials in the Trump administration noted that Robinson held left-leaning political views.
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