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President Donald Trump’s reaction to a question about slain Democratic politician in contrast to his feelings over Charlie Kirk sparked outrage online.
The reaction of President Donald Trump to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as opposed to his lack of reaction after the assassination of a Democratic lawmaker was highlighted in an exchange in the Oval Office. Trump’s response left many angry, some of whom took to social media to point out his hypocrisy and having a double standard.
The exchange was caught on camera, as Trump was delivering a briefing from the Oval Office on Monday (September 15). CBS News White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes asked the president, “Given all of the moving ways that this White House has paid tribute to Charlie Kirk, do you think it would have been fitting to lower the flags to half-staff when Melissa Hortman, the Minnesota House speaker, was gunned down by an assassin as well?”
