Overview

• He said Democrats have “absolutely” gone too far and called branding MAGA supporters Nazis unacceptable.
• He also criticized Republicans for portraying Democrats as evil or a “party of murder,” saying leaders should “speak as one” against violence.
• Democratic reactions split, with Sen. Chris Murphy and Rep. Jasmine Crockett defending sharp critiques of Trump while others urged restraint.
• House Speaker Mike Johnson argued that labeling opponents Nazis or fascists encourages extremism and pressed for more measured language.
• House Republicans are preparing a censure push against Rep. Ilhan Omar over a repost celebrating Kirk’s death, and a Reuters/Ipsos poll found most Americans believe incendiary talk fuels violence.