Charlie Kirk LIVE: Donald Trump to speak at memorial of murdered activist

Donald Trump is expected to deliver a eulogy to his stalwart political ally as thousands gather at a memorial for Charlie Kirk. The podcaster and founder of Turning Point USA was shot earlier this month as he debated students at university in Utah.

The US President said he had "an obligation to" attend and is listed as one of the speakers alongside his Vice President JD Vance. The arena hosting the event, which has a 73,000 capacity, is expected to see all of the most famous MAGA figures attend, including Tucker Carlson, Pete Hegseth and Robert F Kennedy Jr. THIS IS A LIVE BLOG. PLEASE FOLLOW BELOW FOR REGULAR UPDATES.