Trump’s cynical use of the Kirk assassination

Rather than appeal to the better angels of our nature, he appeals to the worst of our demons

Friends,

The reaction by Trump to the horrendous assassination of Charlie Kirk has been as irresponsible as anything Trump has done to date to divide our nation.

When bad things happen, presidents traditionally use the highest office in the land to calm and reassure the public. The best of our presidents appeal to the better angels of our nature, asking t…