Trump Faces Backlash Over Remarks and Honors at Charlie Kirk Event
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President Donald Trump faced criticism after claiming at a Medal of Freedom ceremony that he dodged a sniper’s bullet, comparing his survival to Charlie Kirk’s murder, which was condemned as in poor taste and inappropriate given Kirk’s recent assassination. The remarks sparked social media outrage and accusations of insensitivity.
Topics:nation#assassination-remark#charlie-kirk#donald-trump#medal-of-freedom#politics#public-backlash
- Trump ripped for ‘insane’ assassination ‘bragging’ at Charlie Kirk Medal of Freedom ceremony AL.com
- Trump honors Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday AP News
- Trump awards posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk CNN
- Milwaukee County Republicans take part in Charlie Kirk’s National Day of Remembrance WPR
- Trump hammers rise in left-wing political violence in Charlie Kirk remarks: 'Devil's ideology' Fox News
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