Donald Trump stated he hopes the suspect in the shooting of charlie Kirk receives the death penalty, adding that the governor of Utah, Spencer Cox, would be “sorry” if the shooter doesn’t face the ultimate punishment. Trump made the comments during a recent interview, expressing sympathy for Kirk and his family.
The shooting occurred on the campus of Utah Valley University, with video footage circulating on social media.While details surrounding the incident are still emerging, Trump’s remarks highlight the intense reaction to the event and the ongoing debate surrounding capital punishment.The case is likely to draw further scrutiny to campus safety and mental health resources.
Trump described Kirk as “the best person” who “didn’t deserve this,” emphasizing how much he was liked. he also indicated that he had not watched the video of the shooting, stating, “I didn’t want to see it, I heard about it… I didn’t want to remember Charlie that way.”
When asked if the shooting appeared to be an isolated incident, Trump replied, ”It seems to be.” He also noted that the suspect is currently in custody.
The governor of Utah, spencer Cox, has not yet publicly commented on Trump’s statements regarding his potential reaction to the outcome of the case.
