Donald Trump Jr. impersonated his father during a light-hearted moment at Charlie Kirk’s memorial service in Arizona on Sunday.
President Donald Trump could be seen smiling and shaking his head as thousands gathered in the State Farm Stadium in Glendale to honor Kirk cheered and laughed at his son’s impersonation.
Trump Jr. was speaking in an emotional tribute to his longtime friend, the 31-year-old conservative icon who was assassinated on September 10 in Utah. The eldest son of the president noted how he was “devastated when Charlie died,” and how he shared his raw feelings on social media.
True story. https://t.co/FLa5z8GRpj
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) September 21, 2025
“Anyone who has seen me on social media knows I am far more likely to crack a joke or get myself in trouble for posting some grossly inappropriate memes than I am to shed a tear,” Trump Jr. told the crowd.
“I know this, because I’d even gotten the call from that guy a couple of times,” he said as he pointed to his father, who could be seen sitting in the skybox above the stadium.
“You know, Don, Don, you’re getting a little aggressive on social media, Don, relax,” he continued, mimicking his father.
The president broke into a grin after a moment, adding a wave as the crowd cheered. UFC CEO Dana White, who was sitting beside Trump, could also be seen appreciating the light moment.
In another father-son image from the memorial, Eric Trump was captured in a moving moment as he comforted the president, hand on his back.
President @realDonaldTrump and @EricTrump arrive to celebrate the life of Charlie Kirk ❤️ pic.twitter.com/k5P4UU6Kgv
— Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) September 21, 2025
“To say Charlie knew more about the Bible than me is an understatement, folks. It’s like saying Donald Trump knows more about being president than Hillary Clinton or Kamala Harris. No kidding,” Trump Jr. said during his emotional tribute to Kirk.
“Charlie embodied something at the very core of our movement. When people disagree with us, we don’t silence them, we don’t destroy them, and we certainly don’t sink to violence. We don’t burn down their businesses. We don’t scream at their children at Disneyland. No, we debate. We stand tall and we win with our ideas,” he said.
Meanwhile, a video of Trump Jr.’s impression of his father went viral, and social media users appreciated the humor.
It’s REALLY good
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 22, 2025
That’s was good and unexpected.
— Paul A. Szypula (@Bubblebathgirl) September 22, 2025
That was hilarious!
— Dr. Jebra Faushay (@JebraFaushay) September 21, 2025
Uncanny. pic.twitter.com/cjHVCIRPru
— Planet Of Memes (@PlanetOfMemes) September 21, 2025
Great moment of bringing humor in an environment of immense sorrow. It was perfect
— Erin (Air-Ren) Thatcher (@eethatcher) September 22, 2025
I had been crying so much throughout the entire memorial. Then you impersonated your Dad, and my tears changed to laughter. Thank you for that. ❤️
— Bud’s Mom (@budsma2021) September 22, 2025
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Originally from New York, Powers graduated from New York University and eventually made her way to sunny South Florida. Powers also contributes to BizPac Review.
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