Overview

• At Monday’s briefing, PBS NewsHour correspondent Liz Landers asked how Trump’s line, “I hate my opponent and I don’t want the best for them,” aligns with calls to reduce political violence.
• Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president is “authentically himself” and highlighted his presence supporting Erika Kirk onstage at the memorial.
• Erika Kirk publicly forgave her husband’s accused killer during the Arizona service, saying “the answer to hate is not hate.”
• Trump delivered his remark shortly after her comments, saying he disagreed with Charlie Kirk on wishing the best for political opponents.
• Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist, was fatally shot earlier this month while speaking at Utah Valley University, and a suspect has been identified and charged.