Trump admin updates: Trump at Charlie Kirk memorial service

The president and several of his Cabinet officials will speak at the service.

Last Updated: September 21, 2025, 4:09 PM EDT

President Donald Trump is among those who will speak Sunday at the memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Cook, who was assassinated last week.

On his way out of the White House Sunday morning, Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi for doing a "great job" after appearing to criticize her the day before over the lack of prosecutions against his political opponents.

On Friday, Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi about a variety of topics, including trade and the TikTok deal.

Latest headlines:

Here's how the news is developing.
Sep 15, 2025, 6:39 AM EDT

Vance to host Kirk’s podcast on Monday

Vice President JD Vance said he planned on Monday to host "The Charlie Kirk Show," a podcast usually hosted by the late political activist.

The body of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk is carried from Air Force Two, accompanied by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, (not pictured) as the aircraft lands at the airport in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., Sept. 11, 2025.
Thomas Machowicz/Reuters

"Please join me as I pay tribute to my friend," Vance said in a social media post, in which he included a picture of a microphone apparently set up to broadcast.

The broadcast is expected to begin at noon ET, Vance said in his late-Sunday post.

Sponsored Content by Taboola