John Fetterman's Statement on Charlie Kirk's Funeral
On September 20, 2025, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) posted on X (formerly Twitter) urging respect and space for mourners at the upcoming funeral of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated earlier in the month during a campus event in Utah. Kirk's public memorial service is scheduled for tomorrow, September 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, with thousands expected to attend, including high-profile figures like President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Specifocally In his post, Fetterman wrote:
"Tomorrow, Charlie Kirk will be laid to rest. Let people grieve and give them the space."
This brief message calls for basic human decency amid reports of online threats and potential disruptions from some on the political left. Fetterman emphasized allowing the grieving process without interference, regardless of political differences.