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Trump Expresses Condolences for Tragic Shooting Victim

7/28/2025

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President Trump extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a promising 21-year-old congressional intern tragically lost in a D.C. shooting on July 1. Though the attack was not aimed at him, it left a community mourning. His mother celebrated his remarkable resilience and ambition, overcoming severe dyslexia to pursue his dreams.

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President Trump extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a promising 21-year-old congressional intern tragically lost in a D.C. shooting on July 1. Though the attack was not aimed at him, it left a community mourning. His mother celebrated his remarkable resilience and ambition, overcoming severe dyslexia to pursue his dreams.