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Charlie Kirk's memorial service in Glendale, Arizona, on September 21, 2025.
A memorial service for Charlie Kirk took place on Sunday in Glendale, Arizona.
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  • Elon Musk was seen chatting with Donald Trump at the service.
  • The two billionaires had not been seen publicly together since Musk's exit from DOGE.

Tens of thousands of mourners arrived in droves at State Farm Stadium in Arizona on Sunday to remember conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Elon Musk and President Donald Trump were among them.

The pair were seen briefly sitting next to each other, chatting, and shaking hands before Musk moved seats.

The two billionaires were last seen together publicly on May 30 during a press conference in the Oval Office marking Musk's exit from the White House DOGE Office. Before that press conference, the two men had feuded publicly over Trump's "One, Big, Beautiful Bill," which Musk said would add to the federal deficit.

Musk posted a photo of himself and the president together on X on Sunday with the words "For Charlie." Kirk had once said he believed Trump and Musk would eventually set aside their differences.

Trump and several members of his cabinet, including JD Vance, spoke at Kirk's memorial service, as did numerous other prominent conservative leaders. It took place in a packed 60,000-seat stadium. Many more mourners watched from outside.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk shared a moment at the service.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump at Charlie Kirk's memorial service.
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk were seen publicly together for the first time in months at Charlie Kirk's memorial service.
Crowds gathered outside State Farm Stadium ahead of the memorial service.
Charlie Kirk's memorial service in Glendale, Arizona, on September 21, 2025.
Inside the stadium, worship music played from the main stage while people found their seats.
Charlie Kirk's memorial service in Glendale, Arizona, on September 21, 2025.
An image of Charlie Kirk and his wife, Erika Kirk, appeared on the main stage while attendees waited for the memorial service to begin.
Charlie Kirk's memorial service in Glendale, Arizona, on September 21, 2025.
Some attendees waved signs reading "This is our turning point."
Charlie Kirk's memorial service in Glendale, Arizona, on September 21, 2025.
Others held signs reading "Never Surrender."
Woman attends Charlie Kirk's memorial service on September 21, 2025.
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