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Trump Defends Flag Lowering for Kirk, Ignores Walz's Request
9/16/2025
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- President Trump said he would have lowered flags for a slain Minnesota lawmaker if requested by Governor Tim Walz.
- He previously declined to call Walz to offer condolences, deeming it a “waste of time.”
- Trump defended lowering flags for conservative activist Charlie Kirk after his death.
- Walz's spokesperson urged Trump to represent all Americans.
- Trump criticized Walz and plans to attend Kirk's funeral in Arizona.
