Why the Charlie Kirk Memorial Might Spell the End of Trump and MAGA

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Sunday's massive, televised memorial service for Charlie Kirk contained grace notes that were simply breathtaking to behold. Taking the stage after Erika Kirk, Trump averred, "He did not hate his opponents. While some Trump supporters insist that the president was engaging in a self-deprecating display to honor Charlie Kirk's memory, even they show discomfort. But is Miller correct when asserting to critics of Trump and MAGA, "You cannot defeat us. By politicizing every aspect of everyday life, Trump and MAGA have exhausted more and more of us.