Up to 100,000 people are expected to attend Charlie Kirk's funeral amid heavy security . The area of Phoenix and State Farm Stadium , home of the Cardinals, where the ceremony will be held, is under lockdown . There are currently no credible threats, but according to law enforcement, the event could attract the attention of "violent extremists" given the expected attendance.

A large portion of the administration is in attendance at the funeral, starting with President Donald Trump and his vice president, J.D. Vance. They are also joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, and adviser Stephen Miller. All will attend and honor the memory of the activist and hero.

Tucker Carlson, the former Fox familiar, is also expected at the event.

Kirk was a "modern-day St. Paul," a "missionary, an evangelist, and a hero. I think he knew what Jesus meant when he said the truth will set you free," said New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan.

Entrance to the stadium is free, and Turning Point USA, Kirk's organization, which his wife has led, invites attendees to dress in the red, white, and blue of the American flag.

Attendees will be subjected to airport-style security checks: no bags will be allowed inside the stadium, nor will weapons be permitted. Local law enforcement is working with the Secret Service and federal agencies to ensure maximum security.

The spotlight at the event is firmly on Kirk's widow, Erika. She is tasked with introducing Trump to the stadium stage and, above all, with carrying on her husband's legacy and carrying on his fight, respecting the values that have guided her so far, especially family. This is no small challenge, although being the center of attention is nothing new for Erika Kirk: a frequent participant in her husband's events, her widow has long hosted a podcast and launched a line of biblical streetwear. Observers believe that with her at the helm, Turning Point USA will veer further to the right.

(Unioneonline/vl)

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