Donald Trump calls Charlie Kirk an ‘American hero’ and says he ‘hates’ opponents at memorial
President Donald Trump said that he “hates” his political opponents moments after Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, forgave her husband’s killer in an emotional tribute at his memorial.
Trump was the headline speaker Sunday at Kirk’s public memorial service at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona and immediately followed Erika Kirk’s powerful speech.
Trump apologized to Kirk and his widow for “disagreeing” with them when it comes to dealing with political foes.
“He did not hate his opponents. He wanted the best for them,” Trump said of Kirk.
“That's where I disagreed with Charlie. I hate my opponents, and I don't want the best for them. I'm sorry,” Trump