The hand gesture wasn’t the only moment that captured attention. Erika delivered a powerful speech about Charlie’s mission to reach young men with a message of faith and purpose. Shockingly, she also forgave the man accused of killing her husband, 21-year-old Tyler Robinson. “I forgive him,” she declared, drawing a standing ovation. “Because that’s what Christ did. The answer to hate is not hate.”
The service also drew headlines for another reason: the surprising appearance of Elon Musk. Despite a history of clashes with President Trump, the Tesla founder attended the memorial and was spotted chatting with the Commander-in-Chief inside his private box. At one point, Trump gave Musk a friendly pat on the back before the billionaire abruptly exited the arena.
President Donald Trump standing with Erika Kirk who makes a hand gesture during Charlie Kirk’s memorial, Photo Credit: WION/X
Security was described as “unprecedented,” with Vice President JD Vance, top Cabinet officials, and tens of thousands of supporters filling the stadium.
