Tens of thousands of people gathered in Arizona on Sunday for a memorial service honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed during a campus event in Utah earlier this month.

The event was held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., and drew dozens of Trump administration officials, GOP lawmakers and prominent conservatives, along with thousands of supporters. Speakers reflected on Kirk’s life and legacy and the path forward at a point of heightened tensions.

Here are five takeaways.

Trump leans into politics

While most of the speakers on Sunday were focused on Kirk’s legacy, his faith and the movement he helped build, President Trump did not shy away from the political divisions that have in some ways been exacerbated since Kirk’s death.

“He did not hate his opponents, he wanted the best for them,” Trump said. “That’s where I disagreed with Charlie. I hate my opponents, and I don’t want the best for them. I’m sorry.”

Trump noted at one point that Kirk referred to his political rivals as “the left,” adding that he preferred the term “radical left” or “radical-left lunatics.”

The president’s remarks veered frequently into political territory that resembled a campaign speech. Trump spoke about plans for an announcement on Monday about autism. He claimed Democrats “cheated like dogs” in the 2020 election, which Trump lost. He mocked former President Biden. And he touted the tariffs he has imposed since taking office.

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