'First lady absent': Melania Trump’s no-show at Charlie Kirk’s memorial leaves supporters puzzled

GLENDALE, ARIZONA: First lady Melania Trump was noticeably missing as her husband, President Donald Trump, attended the memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Sunday, September 21, at State Farm Stadium, according to the Irish Star.

Trump delivered remarks in support of Kirk’s widow Erika, but it was Melania’s absence that quickly became one of the most discussed aspects of the event.

Where was Melania? Was she at the event, keeping a low profile?

Melania Trump’s absence at Charlie Kirk memorial raises eyebrows

President Donald Trump appeared front and center along with other personalities, but his wife Melania was nowhere to be seen.

Neither the Trump camp nor Melania's own social media accounts explained her absence.

That silence stood out, particularly because the couple had attended several high-profile funerals together in the past.

The lack of an official statement left room for speculation, with many noting the contrast between Trump’s visible role at the memorial and his wife’s absence from the public eye.

Interestingly, Melania did share a written tribute on September 11.

On X (formerly Twitter), she wrote, “Charlie’s children will be raised with stories instead of memories, photographs instead of laughter, and silence where their father’s voice should have echoed. Charlie Kirk’s life should serve as a symbolic reminder that compassionate awareness elevates family, love, and country.”

Her silence at the memorial seemed even louder given her recent appearances.

A couple of days back, Melania joined her husband on their second state visit to England, where they met the Prince and Princess of Wales, along with King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Social media questions Melania Trump’s absence at Charliee Kirk memorial

Melania Trump’s absence became a trending topic online.

Confused supporters and critics alike flooded X with questions. “Where is Melania?” one user said.

“First lady absent,” another comments.

“Why wasn’t Melania Trump at Charlie Kirk’s memorial?” a third user questioned.

Another shared that Melania 'refused' to attend Kirk's memeorial. 

Well, it wasn’t just Melania who skipped the service.

Ivanka Trump and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy were also absent during the memorial.

Charlie Kirk’s memorial concludes with Donald Trump comforting Erika Kirk

As per The NewYork Times, the event, which drew more than 100,000 mourners and a lineup of prominent figures including Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, and Vice President JD Vance, honored the 31-year-old Turning Point USA co-founder, who was murdered on September 10.

Trump also shared memories of late-night calls from Charlie, showcasing how he was not only a passionate advocate but also a generous supporter.

Addressing the crowd, Trump said, “Two weeks ago our country was robbed off one of the brightest lights of our times,” he said, paying tribute to Charlie’s good and admirable qualities.

Despite the speculation surrounding Melania’s absence, the service closed on a poignant note when Erika Kirk joined Trump on stage, offering a united moment of remembrance.

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