Charlie Kirk’s memorial was granted the highest U.S. security designation, and included a bulletproof-glass-encased podium area, TSA-like metal detectors, and counter-sniper teams.
The event on Sunday included remarks from President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and five members of the Cabinet. The lineup called for a Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Level 1, prompting security measures and a price tag on par with a Super Bowl. And State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., was filled to capacity with about 70,000, while a nearby overflow site at Desert Diamond Arena held 10,000.
