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Trump Redirects Focus to White House Ballroom Amid Kirk's Death

9/13/2025

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Donald Trump remained composed when asked about the shooting death of his friend, Charlie Kirk.
He redirected attention to the construction of a new White House ballroom, calling it a "magnificent structure."
Pod Save America co-hosts criticized his perceived lack of empathy.
Kirk, a 31-year-old right-wing activist, was shot at the University of Utah on September 10, 2025.
Trump confirmed Kirk's death on social media and plans to award him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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Story summary

Donald Trump remained composed when asked about the shooting death of his friend, Charlie Kirk.
He redirected attention to the construction of a new White House ballroom, calling it a "magnificent structure."
Pod Save America co-hosts criticized his perceived lack of empathy.
Kirk, a 31-year-old right-wing activist, was shot at the University of Utah on September 10, 2025.
Trump confirmed Kirk's death on social media and plans to award him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.