The killing of Charlie Kirk adds to a time of political upheaval and violence

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Charlie Kirk is shown at the Republican National Convention in downtown Milwaukee, Wisc., on July 17, 2024. (Joel Angel Juarez | The Washington Post via Getty Images)The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk Wednesday at a college in Utah is the latest in a series of politically motivated violent acts just in recent months. His death is again spurring conversation around political violence in America – and what can be done about it. Trump blames rhetoric from left for political violence after killing of Charlie Kirk In a video statement, Trump said Kirk’s death was a direct consequence of people demonizing those they disagree, and then turned his ire to the political left. He added in Wednesday’s video message: “Radical left political violence has hurt too many innocent people and taken too many lives.