{"id":38658,"date":"2025-09-16T20:30:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T20:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=38658"},"modified":"2025-09-16T20:30:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T20:30:33","slug":"trump-slammed-after-saying-he-couldnt-care-less-in-response-to-question-about-charlie-kirk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=38658","title":{"rendered":"Trump slammed after saying he ‘couldn’t care less’ in response to question about Charlie Kirk"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Trump slammed after saying he ‘couldn’t care less’ in response to question about Charlie Kirk<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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President Donald Trump<\/a> has come under heavy criticism after saying he “couldn’t care less” in response to a question about his close ally, conservative activist Charlie Kirk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In an interview on Fox & Friends last Friday morning (September 12), Trump was asked about the country\u2019s healing process following the shooting of Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10.<\/p>\n

Instead of calling for unity, the 79-year-old president pointed the finger solely at the radical left.<\/p>\n

\u201cI tell you something that is going to get me in trouble, but I couldn\u2019t care less,” he responded.<\/p>\n <\/picture> \"GettyImages-2235636303.jpg\" <\/picture>Donald Trump has been slammed for his comments. Credit: Kevin Dietsch \/ Getty<\/em><\/p>\n

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Trump went on to say that the \u201cradicals on the right are radical because they don\u2019t want to see crime,\u201d but it was the \u201cvicious and horrible\u201d left that posed the true problem.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are politically savvy,\u201d he said, accusing them of pushing progressive agendas on issues like transgender rights and open borders.<\/p>\n

The comments have sparked widespread backlash, as many expected a more unifying response from a sitting president, especially after such a violent and tragic event.<\/p>\n

“A president that cannot UNITE the country of the UNITED STATES. How sad,” one user responded. “He incites hate, violence, and division,” another added.<\/p>\n

“Inciting a civil war? Impeachable offense,” a third chimed in, while a fourth added: “Wow. So he obviously doesn\u2019t care about more than half the people in this country.”<\/p>\n

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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/picture> \"GettyImages-2234095376.jpg\" <\/picture>Kirk just moments before he was shot. Credit: Trent Nelson\/The Salt Lake Tribune\/Getty<\/em><\/p>\n

The assassination of Kirk<\/a>, 31, took place while he was speaking to a crowd of around 3,000 at a Turning Point USA event at UVU.<\/p>\n

The shooting occurred shortly after the right-wing influencer made comments about gun violence in response to a question about mass shootings.<\/p>\n

In stark contrast to the words of past US presidents who have used their platform to foster unity in times of national tragedy, Trump\u2019s comments highlighted his hyper-partisan stance.<\/p>\n

For example, Abraham Lincoln\u2019s second inaugural address famously sought to \u201cbind up the nation\u2019s wounds,\u201d while Joe Biden, just days after the January 6 insurrection, called for unity and emphasized that without it, \u201cthere is no peace, only bitterness and fury\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Instead, Trump\u2019s rhetoric has remained focused on what he sees as the threats posed by left-wing ideologies. He followed his comments on the Kirk shooting with threats of investigations targeting philanthropist George Soros, accusing him of funding \u201cprofessional agitators\u201d and fueling \u201criots on the streets.\u201d<\/p>\n

The two-time president also made remarks about taking action against organizations that fund political violence, laying blame squarely on the \u201cradical left”.<\/p>\n <\/picture> \"Screenshot <\/picture>Tyler Robinson is in custody. Credit: Utah Governor’s Office<\/em><\/p>\n

Tyler Robinson, 22,<\/a> was arrested shortly after the shooting, reportedly turning himself in with the help of a family member.<\/p>\n

According to FBI Director Kash Patel, Robinson had sent a chilling message before the bloody incident, saying he had the \u201copportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and he was going to do that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Robinson also allegedly told investigators: \u201cSome hatred cannot be negotiated with,\u201d providing a glimpse into his motive.<\/p>\n

The investigation into Robinson\u2019s background continues, with the FBI seizing multiple electronic devices from his home, including computers, gaming systems, and cell phones.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors are expected to file charges soon, and the death penalty is reportedly being considered, as Utah allows capital punishment by firing squad.<\/p>\n

Featured image credit: Kevin Dietsch \/ Getty<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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