WATCH: Donald Trump honours ‘great friend’ Charlie Kirk during state of the union address

Donald Trump has paid tribute to conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead during an event at Utah Valley University in September.

He introduced Mr Kirk’s wife, Erika, to Congress before urging Americans to "reject political violence of any kind".

The President praised the assassinated influencer as being "responsible for a large growth in religious belief", adding: "we love religion, and we love bringing it back".

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