Donald Trump Jr. seemingly takes a dig at Kamala Harris & Hillary Clinton at Charlie Kirk's memorial: Details explored

At the memorial service for conservative youth activist Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump Jr. seemingly took a pointed jab at Vice President Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton. The event, itself, organized by Turning Point USA, was held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, to honor Kirk’s life and legacy following his assassination on September 10.

In a clip of his speech shared by X user The Patriot Oasis on September 22, 2025 Trump Jr. praised Kirk’s deep knowledge of scripture and his steadfast commitment to faith. At one point, he shifted to humor and contrast, comparing Kirk’s biblical understanding to his own, and in the process, drew a sharp political parallel.

“To say Charlie knew more about the Bible than me is an understatement, folks. It’s like saying Donald Trump knows more about being president than Hillary Clinton or Kamala Harris. No kidding!!” he said.

Beyond honoring Kirk, the remark also stood out as a subtle Trump-family jab at Democratic figures.

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Donald Trump Jr. pays emotional tribute to Charlie Kirk at Arizona memorial

Donald Trump Jr. speaks atCharlie Kirk's memorial (Image via Getty Images)

At a packed memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, held on Sunday, September 21, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, Donald Trump Jr. delivered a deeply emotional speech.

Before an audience of tens of thousands, he remembered Kirk as a fearless voice in American conservatism and a devoted man of faith whose life was cut short in a shocking assassination.

Trump Jr. began by acknowledging his own reputation as someone not prone to sentimentality.

“I’m not widely known for being a sentimental guy. Anyone who’s seen me on social media knows I’m far more likely to crack a joke or get myself in trouble for posting some grossly inappropriate memes than I am to shed a tear,” Donald Trump Jr. said.

Yet, he admitted that Charlie Kirk’s death had shaken him profoundly. He explained that when he received word last week that Charlie, “who was like a little brother” to him, “had been assassinated,” he was “truly devastated.”

“We all were. And we were there to celebrate the way he lived his life and to remember the way he changed so many of ours,” Donald Trump Jr. added.

From the outset, Trump Jr. emphasized Kirk’s unwavering devotion to his Christian faith. He recalled that Kirk had once said he hoped to be remembered for his “courage” and “faith.” This, Trump Jr. argued, was not mere sentiment but a reflection of how Charlie Kirk lived and, ultimately, how he died.

Drawing on biblical parallels, he compared Kirk’s death to that of early Christian martyrs, saying the activist now joined “a long line of courageous men and women who were martyred for what they believe.”

At one point, Trump Jr. drew a direct parallel between Charlie Kirk’s death and the story of the first Christian martyr, Steven, from the Book of Acts. He explained that while scripture often depicted Jesus seated at the right hand of God, Steven’s martyrdom was uniquely described as a moment when Jesus was standing, something Trump Jr. interpreted as a sign of honor and welcome.

Applying that image to Kirk’s death, Donald Trump Jr. said:

“And today, today that gives me great comfort because 11 days ago, as a cowardly assassin crawled on his stomach to end Charlie's life on Earth, I'm betting Charlie saw the son of God standing tall to welcome him home.”

Charlie Kirk (Image via Getty Images)

Trump Jr. also spoke about Kirk’s influence within the conservative movement. He recalled the early days when Kirk pushed him to engage with college students despite heated opposition.

One such moment, he said, came at Michigan State University, where police warned just minutes before an event that they could no longer guarantee safety because of escalating protests. Many would have turned back, but Kirk refused.

“It was one of the many times that I agreed with Charlie, who said, ‘No way. We’re going out there anyway.’ His message was clear then and his message is clear now. We won’t back down. We won’t be intimidated,” Donald Trump Jr. added.

He further pointed out that the Bible repeated over a hundred times the phrase: “Do not be afraid.” For Trump Jr., the presence of 100,000 people at Charlie Kirk’s memorial was itself “a signal to the world” that Kirk’s message of “faith, family, and country” would “not be silenced.”

Trump Jr. highlighted Kirk’s philosophy of engagement over hostility, stressing that while critics painted him as extreme, Charlie Kirk embodied the opposite.

In Trump Junior’s words, Charlie Kirk was someone who believed that opponents deserved to be heard, not canceled. Kirk welcomed disagreement and debate, convinced that truth and persuasion could win hearts. This, Trump Jr. argued, was the essence of his leadership.

He also praised Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow. He called her resilience a sign of “extraordinary courage”, because she was only “as a mother” but also someone who was stepping forward to “carry on Charlie’s mission.”

Erika Kirk at Charie Kirk's memorial service (Image via Getty Images)

As his tribute drew to a close, Trump Jr. urged the audience to see Kirk’s death not as an ending but as a call to action.

“If we were truly going to honor Charlie properly, his loss could not be the end of the story. His legacy must be that when they took his life, a million more Charlies stepped up to fill the void,” Donald Trump Jr. declared.

Finally, he broadened the message into a national appeal. Addressing both those present and the millions watching remotely, he invited Americans from all walks of life to join the movement Charlie Kirk had championed.

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At present, Donald Trump Jr., serves as a trustee and executive vice president of the Trump Organization alongside his brother Eric.

Meanwhile, Charlie Kirk, a podcast host, youth activist and prominent ally of former President Donald Trump, was assassinated on September 10 while speaking to an audience at a University in Utah.

The investigation into his killing remains ongoing. The suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, is being held without bail at Utah County Jail as authorities continue to probe the motive behind the attack.

Edited by Shayari Roy