The president called for unity in memory of Charlie Kirk, who he said was "violently murdered by an assassin" and "martyred for his beliefs," urging Americans to reject political violence.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Kirk's attendance as "one of President Trump's special guests" in a post on X that included the Daily Wire article first reporting the announcement.

PROVO, Utah - The Utah man accused of gunning down Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk is set to appear in court Tuesday as his defense team is asking to have the Utah County Attorney's Office disqualified from the case after it was revealed a member of the prosecution team had an adult child who was present for the murder.