President Trump paid tribute to Charlie Kirk and condemned political violence in a video message from the Oval Office. The president remembered his conservative ally as a “patriot.” Donald Trump also lamented the state of American politics. Even as he called for civility, the president said the “radical left” was “directly responsible” for Kirk’s death.
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Trump calls Kirk a “martyr” and condemns political demonization
President Trump paid tribute to Charlie Kirk and condemned political violence in a video message from the Oval Office. The president remembered his conservative ally as a “patriot.” Donald Trump also lamented the state of American politics. Even as he called for civility, the president said the “radical left” was “directly responsible” for Kirk’s death.