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Trump Sparks Outrage with Partisan Remarks on Violence

9/15/2025

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Trump stated that Republican lives hold more value than Democratic lives during a Fox News segment.
He framed political violence as partisan, defending right-wing extremists while briefly condemning Hortman's murder.
Trump did not attend Hortman's funeral or deliver a significant eulogy.
He suggested Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was responsible for Hortman's death, a claim criticized as absurd.
In contrast, Trump reacted swiftly to Kirk's assassination, lowering flags and vowing revenge.

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Story summary

Trump stated that Republican lives hold more value than Democratic lives during a Fox News segment.
He framed political violence as partisan, defending right-wing extremists while briefly condemning Hortman's murder.
Trump did not attend Hortman's funeral or deliver a significant eulogy.
He suggested Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was responsible for Hortman's death, a claim criticized as absurd.
In contrast, Trump reacted swiftly to Kirk's assassination, lowering flags and vowing revenge.