As the manhunt continues for the assassin in the killing of Charlie Kirk, Democratic leaders are deflecting blame while hypocritically pointing the finger at Republicans.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, both New York Democrats, rushed to gain the attention of media microphones to inoculate the left from blame.
'This is awful and the assassination of Charlie Kirk risks an uncorking of political chaos and violence that we cannot risk in America.'
Schumer and Jeffries were asked by a reporter to comment on President Donald Trump blaming the left for the rhetoric that may have led to the assassination of the conservative activist.
"This is a time that all Americans should come together and mourn what happened. Violence, which affects so m