Overview
- Security was coordinated by OU Police, Norman Police, the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI, according to university and event officials.
- Attendees passed through metal detectors, bags were banned, IDs were required and only phones, wallets and keys were permitted inside.
- Organizers anticipated 7,000–8,000 people for a venue that holds about 6,000, and lines wrapped around the arena hours before doors opened.
- Gov. Kevin Stitt, Russell Brand and Savannah Chrisley spoke, as protesters, including College Democrats, gathered outside and criticized Brand’s participation.
- The program concluded under a heavy police presence with no major incidents reported, and speakers framed the stop as honoring Kirk, who was recently recognized by the governor and the president.