The president Donald Trump delivered an emotional and powerful ode for Charlie Kirk, declaring that “radicals and their comrades in the media” attempted to discredit his young, conservative leader as a result of his burgeoning successes.Trump acknowledged Kirk’s influence on colleges and noted that his ability to attract students has made him the subject of what he declared to be the “fake press.”
Trump’s remarks Trump stated that Kirk as an unusual figure that could influence political debates in areas traditionally doomed by the liberal voice.The former president claimed that Kirk’s rise was a sign of a change in the generational structure of American politics and one that the media tried to stifle.
“Charlie Was Winning — and Winning Big”
Trump spoke of Kirk’s performance in debates, as well as his ability to influence students’ minds.“Charlie was winning, and it was a big win, Trump said.“They were lying about him because they didn’t want you to hear from him or learn from his experience.”
He continued to talk about the way Kirk would go to schools that were considered to be extremely progressive, but then witness a change in the political environment in just a couple of years.“All of an instant, within two, three years, they transformed into conservative bastions, which was quite remarkable to witness,” Trump remarked.
According to Trump Kirk’s achievements were not restricted to debates or college outreach.He said that Kirk’s organization and influence was instrumental in bringing about victory in the national political arena.“Everywhere the he was, he won the debates, he won hearts of the minds and he certainly won the elections for the people.He was a great help to us, and he also helped others,” Trump said, in a reference to Kirk’s involvement in larger gains in the electoral process.
Trump made use of his speech to highlight Kirk’s significance in inspiring young conservatives.Trump painted a picture of a new movement that was influenced from Kirk’s abilities to communicate with students who have long believed that their opinions were viewed as unwelcome on campus.
“He was instrumental in helping us to win this most important ever election of the nation I’m sure,” Trump said, noting that Kirk’s efforts were instrumental in the creation of a new wave young voters.
Trump also criticized progressives, arguing against the use of the word to define them.“They are known as progressive.I’d call them liberals however they prefer to use the term progressive.It’s such a beautiful term.They’re the exact opposite of progressive, if you consider this,” he said, receiving applause from the crowd.
The bulk of Trump’s remarks focused on his continued criticism of the media.He claimed that media outlets deliberately misinterpreted Kirk’s message and portrayed him in a negative light to discourage other people from following his path.
“The fake media attempted to discredit Charlie because of a simple fact to win, namely that the man had won,” Trump said, repeating a theme that has defined his political speech.
Fans in the crowd booed during the event. Trump made a point of presenting Kirk not only as an activist, but as a symbol for resiliency against what he called media-driven hostility.The event was an expression of personal mourning and also an extension of his long-running conflict with journalists and other commentators.
When Trump was about to end his speech, he switched from a combative critique towards a tone of reverence.Trump said that he would like to see Kirk as a person who will be remembered for bucking the status quo, and for proving that ideas can prevail in spite of the opposition.
