Grief and sadness usually slows people down. But when Donald Trump was asked how he is tackling it after the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, he gave an answer that left many confused.
Kirk was fatally shot on Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University. Over 3,000 people saw the attack unfold, and his security rushed him to the hospital. Doctors could not save him. Police arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson two days later after a statewide search.
Trump, who often referred to Kirk as a close friend, issued several tributes on Truth Social. He praised him as “great” and “legendary” and even ordered U.S. flags flown at half-mast until Sunday evening. In a video message, Trump called the shooting “heinous” and described Kirk as a “very good friend.” Kirk’s wife, Erika, also s