Eric Trump Draws Criticism for Linking Book Sales to Charlie Kirk's Death
Eric Trump is facing scrutiny after announcing he would donate a "portion" of the proceeds from his upcoming memoir, "Under Siege: My Family's Fight to Save Our Nation," to Turning Point USA, the organization founded by the late Charlie Kirk. This announcement came shortly after news of Kirk's death and the subsequent arrest of a suspect, Tyler Robinson, in Utah.
Eric Trump's Announcement and the Timing
Following the arrest of Tyler Robinson, Eric Trump took to X (formerly Twitter) to state that he would be donating proceeds from his book, scheduled for release in October, to Turning Point USA. He described Charlie Kirk as "a great friend and an amazing person," and said he was "deeply impacted" by Kirk's life. He included a link to purchase the book on Amazon. The gesture, however, has been met with mixed reactions, with some questioning the appropriateness of linking book sales to the death of a prominent figure.
Details of the Suspect's Arrest
Tyler Robinson was apprehended after a 33-hour manhunt. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox confirmed Robinson’s identity at a press conference, stating that Robinson’s own family member contacted the Washington County Sheriff’s Office with information about his confession regarding the incident. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear.
Donald Trump Jr. Calls for Media to Silence Those Suggesting Political Violence "Goes Both Ways"
Donald Trump Jr. has condemned those in the media who suggest political violence is a two-way street, especially in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death. He argued that all violence is "coming from those aligned with the Democrat Party." He claims the "hate has been fomented" by those within the Democrat party and the media.
Donald Trump Jr.'s Accusations and Matthew Dowd's Firing
Trump Jr. asserted that it is inappropriate to label someone a "Nazi, a fascist, a dictator" and then claim no responsibility when radical individuals "take up arms and try to kill those they disagree with." He believes anyone suggesting otherwise should be "thrown off the air." His remarks follow the firing of MSNBC’s Matthew Dowd, who made comments about Kirk’s divisive political activism, which were deemed controversial.
Matthew Dowd's Response
Following his termination, Matthew Dowd defended his statements on his Substack, attributing his firing to the “right wing media mob” misconstruing his words. He stated his comments focused on the combination of divisiveness and easy access to guns in America and cited the phrase "Hateful thoughts lead to hateful words which ultimately lead to hateful actions.”
Eric Trump Claims Political Violence Only Targets Conservatives
In an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News, Eric Trump expressed his frustration with what he perceives as political violence directed solely at conservatives. He referenced alleged assassination attempts on his father, Donald Trump, the attack on Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and the shooting at the Congressional Baseball Game, which injured House Majority Leader Steve Scalise. He stated he is "sick and tired" of political shootings and claimed that the "bullets are only going one way.” The political beliefs of Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting, have not been publicly revealed.
