Phoenix, Arizona: Tens of thousands of Americans, including President Donald Trump and most of his cabinet, filled two adjacent arenas for the memorial to murdered conservative activist Charlie Kirk, in an event that has been likened in scale to a Super Bowl or a presidential funeral.

Thousands stayed outside or nearby Phoenix’s State Farm Stadium throughout the night, singing and praying, while they waited for the doors to open at 7am local time. By 10am, the 63,000-plus venue was full and well-wishers were directed to a nearby overflow arena.

“Charlie’s having some serious heavenly FOMO right now,” said Tyler Bowyer, a friend of Kirk’s and the chief operating officer at Turning Point USA, as he surveyed the cheering crowd.

Kirk, who was one of the most prominent voices of Trump’s Mak

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