Summary
During a memorial service in Arizona, President Donald Trump stated he disagrees with forgiving opponents, expressing that he hates them instead. The White House described these remarks as Trump being "authentically himself." The comments came after Charlie Kirk's widow spoke about forgiveness.
Key Facts
- President Trump spoke at a memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
- Trump openly disagreed with Kirk's belief in wanting the best for opponents.
- Trump stated, "I hate my opponent and I don’t want the best for them."
- Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, emphasized forgiveness in her speech.
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called Trump's comments genuine to himself.
- The remarks occurred amid high political tensions.
- PBS News Hour correspondent Liz Landers asked the White House about Trump's comments.
