President Donald Trump paid tribute to Charlie Kirk at the 2026 Republican National Convention (RNC), held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on September 9 and 10.
Trump singled out the late activist’s widow, Erika Kirk, who was seated at the convention panel next to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, reminding the audience of the ordeal she has gone through since Charlie’s assassination exactly a year ago.
Chants of “Charlie, Charlie” broke out as Erika went on to receive a standing ovation from the crowd.
