Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the audience during the Charlie Kirk memorial service in Arizona on Sunday that Kirk’s conservative political views were overshadowed by his belief in God.
“Charlie Kirk was a true believer,” said Hegseth, “for the cause of freedom, for the power of young people. A belief in our republic and our founding principles in America First and Make America Great Again.”
He said Kirk’s acceptance of Christ is what really set him apart: “Only Christ is King, our Lord and Savior. Our sins are washed away by the blood of Jesus.”
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