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Buttigieg Slams Trump’s Division Amid Kirk Assassination Fallout

9/15/2025

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Pete Buttigieg criticized Trump's response to Charlie Kirk's assassination for lacking unity.
In an NBC interview, he stressed the importance of rejecting political violence and not exploiting tragedies for political gain.
Buttigieg opposed government crackdowns on political opponents, advocating for open debate.
Trump pledged to hold accountable those responsible for political violence, targeting supportive organizations.
Buttigieg noted that shooters are often young men from harmful online communities.

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Pete Buttigieg criticized Trump's response to Charlie Kirk's assassination for lacking unity.
In an NBC interview, he stressed the importance of rejecting political violence and not exploiting tragedies for political gain.
Buttigieg opposed government crackdowns on political opponents, advocating for open debate.
Trump pledged to hold accountable those responsible for political violence, targeting supportive organizations.
Buttigieg noted that shooters are often young men from harmful online communities.