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Vance arrives in Arizona with Charlie Kirk's casket aboard Air Force Two

Headline from WDIO Duluth

Vice President JD Vance flew to Salt Lake City aboard Air Force Two to pick up Charlie Kirk's casket and transport it to his home state of Arizona. Also aboard the plane Thursday were Kirk's widow, Erika, and second lady Usha Vance.

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  1. Just the News

    JD Vance to escort Charlie Kirk's body to Arizona on Air Force Two (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Kirk was fatally shot during an open-air event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. The hunt for his assassin is ongoing.

  2. The Hill

    Charlie Kirk’s casket to be flown on Air Force Two to Phoenix (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Vice President JD Vance's plane will transport Charlie Kirk's casket after his assassination following a visit Vance made to Kirk's family on Thursday.

  3. Townhall

    Honor: Vice President Vance to Escort Charlie Kirk's Casket Home to Arizona on Air Force Two (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Vice President Vance escorts Charlie Kirk's casket home to Arizona on Air Force Two.

  4. Foxla

    Charlie Kirk's casket to be flown on Air Force Two from Utah to Arizona (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Charlie Kirk's casket will likely be flown back on Air Force Two to Phoenix on Thursday night, along with his family and friends, a source told Fox News Digital.

  5. The Hill

    Vance to pay respects to Kirk family in Utah (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Vice President JD Vance on Thursday will travel to Salt Lake City to pay his respects to the family of Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed a day earlier, a source familiar told The Hill. Second lady Usha Vance will join him.

  6. Washington Examiner

    Vance to fly with Charlie Kirk's casket on Air Force Two (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The flight will take Kirk's body from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Phoenix, Arizona.

  7. Blaze Media

    Video shows Vice President JD Vance helping to carry Charlie Kirk's casket onto Air Force Two (opens Blaze Media)

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    Blaze Media's feed description

    The casket will travel from Utah to Arizona along with his family and friends.

  8. Breitbart News

    WATCH: JD Vance Leads Military Honor Escorting Charlie Kirk’s Casket (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Vice President JD Vance led the military honor guard escorting Charlie Kirk's casket after flying it aboard Air Force Two.

  9. WDIO Duluth

    Vance arrives in Arizona with Charlie Kirk's casket aboard Air Force Two (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Vice President JD Vance flew to Salt Lake City aboard Air Force Two to pick up Charlie Kirk's casket and transport it to his home state of Arizona. Also aboard the plane Thursday were Kirk's widow, Erika, and second lady Usha Vance.

  10. Breitbart News

    JD and Usha Vance to Accompany Charlie Kirk's Remains to Phoenix Aboard Air Force Two (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance will accompany Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk's casket as it is transported to Phoenix, Arizona, aboard Air Force Two.

  11. Fox News

    Vice President JD Vance escorts Charlie Kirk's casket before flight on Air Force Two from Utah to Arizona (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Vice President JD Vance walked alongside the casket of Charlie Kirk as the late conservative figure makes a journey on Air Force Two home to Arizona.

  12. RedState

    J.D. Vance Helps Charlie Kirk's Casket Onto Air Force Two, Both Land in Arizona (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    J.D. Vance honors Charlie Kirk with a poignant farewell as they land in Arizona.

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