Elon Musk shared the video of the crowd (Photo Via Imagn Images and X)
It felt more like a championship game than a memorial. By sunrise on Sunday, crowds were already heading to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. People carried flags, sang hymns, and stood shoulder to shoulder for hours before everything began.Among those watching from the stands was Elon Musk.

The billionaire shared a video on X that showed the sheer size of the crowd.

“Every seat in this giant arena that isn’t roped off for security is packed to the ceiling. Honored to be here. All for Charlie Kirk,” Musk wrote in his caption, letting the footage speak for itself. The clip quickly spread across the platform, pulling in millions of views.

The gathering honored Charlie Kirk, the 33-year-old conservative activist sh0t d3ad during a campus debate in Utah on September 10. Organizers expected more than 70,000 people inside the stadium, with another 19,000 filling an overflow arena next door. Local police described the turnout as one of the largest events Arizona has seen in years.

Kirk’s Memorial With Political Weight

Charlie Kirk’s Haunting 11-Year-Old Tweet Seemed To Predict His Own DeathCharlie Kirk (Photo By Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK)
The scale of the event reflected Kirk’s reach. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance headlined the speaker list. Trump told supporters on Saturday night, “We will pay tribute to a great man.”

Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, also addressed the crowd. She announced she would step into her late husband’s role at Turning Point USA. “Charlie’s mission will continue,” she said, drawing loud applause.

Other speakers included Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump Jr., Tucker Carlson, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Tulsi Gabbard. White House adviser Stephen Miller vowed to crack down on liberal dissent in Kirk’s name, a message that sparked both cheers inside the stadium and protests outside in a designated free speech zone.

Security remained at the forefront. The Department of Homeland Security classified the event as a top-level security operation, similar to the Super Bowl. Glendale police confirmed every available officer worked the detail, alongside federal agents, drones, and the Secret Service. Authorities reported one arrest on Friday after a man entered the stadium armed, though organizers later said he worked in private security.

Although Tyler Robinson is arrested in charge of the murd3r but still the sheer emotion of the morning echoed across Glendale. Crowds prayed, sang, and waved flags as they waited to enter. Musk’s short video captured that mood in a way words could not.

REPORT: Shocking New Details Reveal Michael Jordan’s Hidden Power Move With NBC Sports

New details reveal Michael Jordan’s exact role with NBC Sports, offering fresh insight into his growing influence off the courtMichael Jordan (Photo by Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images)
NBC dropped a huge announcement when they roped in the services of Michael Jordan. With the league returning to the network next season, NBC is said to have some big plans with the Chicago Bulls legend. While it is clear that he will be a part of the overall coverage, the media outlet has remained tight-lipped about the same. Till now, it was only known that Jordan will be acting as a ‘special contributor’ for NBC. But now, there might be some shocking details emerging.

Speaking on the topic, Alex Sherman of ‘CNBC’ provided some insight into the matter. He pointed out that the preliminary plans for Jordan are to appear in taped segments. This way, Jordan will be providing analysis on the games. These tapes are expected to be aired either at halftime or at the end of each game.

Sherman also pointed out that NBC will also keep the opportunity for Jordan’s role to evolve in the future. Extending the topic further, ‘CNBC’ also reported that the deal with Jordan was orchestrated by none other than his longtime friend, Jon Miller. Meanwhile, after landing such a huge deal, it is quite expected that Michael Jordan will be elated.

Michael Jordan Gets Candid About His Feelings After The NBC Deals

Sep 1, 2024; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan watches a video board as NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) races during the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
After the announcements were made, Jordan looked quite happy to have landed himself a big role. Afterall, considering the legend he is, Jordan’s valuable insights will be a great addition to the league’s coverage. Shedding light on the matter, Jordan stated how he was utterly excited to be working with NBC.

“I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said in a short clip. “The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project. I’m looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October.”

Thus, with things looking quite upbeat for Jordan, it now remains to be seen how things pan out in the future.