President Donald Trump announced his intention to attend the funeral of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Arizona, while also stating that investigators are making significant progress in the search for Kirk’s killer. Trump described the shooter as an “animal” and vowed that they would be dealt with appropriately. He also indicated he had spoken with Kirk’s widow, Erika, describing her as “devastated.” Trump expressed concern for the country and blamed the “radical left” for political violence, while urging his supporters to remain peaceful, echoing Kirk’s own message of nonviolence.
