Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

riversedge

(77,782 posts)
Mon Sep 15, 2025, 03:36 PM Monday

Trump Snubs Kennedy Center's Charlie Kirk Vigil After Weekend at Golf Club


Trump Snubs Kennedy Center’s Charlie Kirk Vigil After Weekend at Golf Club

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-snubs-kennedy-center-charlie-054136270.html
Cameron Adams Mon, September 15, 2025 at 12:41 AM CDT

Donald Trump was a no-show at Sunday’s religious vigil for slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

......................

Trump’s schedule for Sunday included no public events. He returned to the White House at 6:30 p.m. after huge queues had formed outside the Kennedy Centre in Washington, D.C., to commemorate the slain influencer.


The vigil started at 6 p.m. and was attended by 85 members of Congress as well as key MAGA figures, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.



During her impassioned speech, Leavitt covered for her boss, stating, “..............






White House Press Sec Karoline Leavitt: “I speak on behalf of the President when I say, ‘President Trump loved you so much, Charlie, too.’”

18 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Trump Snubs Kennedy Center's Charlie Kirk Vigil After Weekend at Golf Club (Original Post) riversedge Monday OP
Afraid he burst into flames pfitz59 Monday #1
Trump is done with the adoration of St Charlie. Irish_Dem Monday #2
I think you are right. Yet, Trumpy did say he will attend the funeral next Sunday. riversedge Monday #11
He is the corpse at every funeral, the bride at every wedding. Irish_Dem Monday #12
Maybe a cankle flare-up? Ocelot II Monday #3
tRump wants the beatification of Kirk to require the least amount of effort on his part. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Monday #4
Trump claimed that Charlie Kirk was like a son to him, but instead of attending the vigil that was held for him at the K riversedge Monday #5
....president reiterated Sunday that he would attend Kirk's funeral next weekend in Arizona, following his state visit t riversedge Monday #6
He's going to be so physically depleted after his UK visit, slightlv Monday #16
Holy moly............lots of people lined up.......... riversedge Monday #7
HOLY SH*T 🚨 The moment Mike Johnson walked up the packed Kennedy Center chanted "USA USA USA" for the world to hear Ch riversedge Monday #9
It doesn't take much for Trump to feel threatened. Passages Monday #8
Who is surprised? trump would have sundowned during this service LetMyPeopleVote Monday #10
The country is Done. I'm sorry Bread and Circuses Monday #13
He actually passed on The Night of a Thousand Epstein Clients ? nt eppur_se_muova Monday #14
trump was golfing during this service LetMyPeopleVote Monday #15
"When asked, Trump said he would have attended had Kirk asked" newdeal2 Monday #17
He probably ordered the hit. travelingthrulife Tuesday #18

Irish_Dem

(74,825 posts)
2. Trump is done with the adoration of St Charlie.
Mon Sep 15, 2025, 03:39 PM
Monday

There is only one star of the Trump Crime Family reality show.

Ocelot II

(127,193 posts)
3. Maybe a cankle flare-up?
Mon Sep 15, 2025, 03:40 PM
Monday

Maybe the side of his face droops so much that he's drooling all over his tent-suit?
Maybe he was sundowning to the point of catatonia?
Maybe he's... dead?

Bernardo de La Paz

(58,398 posts)
4. tRump wants the beatification of Kirk to require the least amount of effort on his part. . . . . nt
Mon Sep 15, 2025, 03:43 PM
Monday

riversedge

(77,782 posts)
5. Trump claimed that Charlie Kirk was like a son to him, but instead of attending the vigil that was held for him at the K
Mon Sep 15, 2025, 03:43 PM
Monday

Damaan, AKA 'Philly's Finest!'
@Damaan4u33
·
1h
Trump claimed that Charlie Kirk was like a son to him, but instead of attending the vigil that was held for him at the Kennedy Center last night, he chose to go on a weekend outing at one of his golf clubs in New Jersey.



riversedge

(77,782 posts)
6. ....president reiterated Sunday that he would attend Kirk's funeral next weekend in Arizona, following his state visit t
Mon Sep 15, 2025, 03:46 PM
Monday


.............While not present for the prayer vigil, the president reiterated Sunday that he would attend Kirk’s funeral next weekend in Arizona, following his state visit to the U.K. this week.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-snubs-kennedy-center-charlie-054136270.html

slightlv

(6,558 posts)
16. He's going to be so physically depleted after his UK visit,
Mon Sep 15, 2025, 06:41 PM
Monday

I don't think he'll be able to make it to the WH bed without help, let alone a funeral!

riversedge

(77,782 posts)
7. Holy moly............lots of people lined up..........
Mon Sep 15, 2025, 03:56 PM
Monday



..........Square profile picture
The Kennedy Center
@kencen
·
1h
🇺🇸 Watch🇺🇸

Last night, thousands filled the Kennedy Center, and countless more watched online as we honored the late Charlie Kirk.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and paid their respects.





For Charlie 🙏

riversedge

(77,782 posts)
9. HOLY SH*T 🚨 The moment Mike Johnson walked up the packed Kennedy Center chanted "USA USA USA" for the world to hear Ch
Mon Sep 15, 2025, 03:58 PM
Monday

People thought they were at a campaign rally.




HOLY SH*T 🚨 The moment Mike Johnson walked up the packed Kennedy Center chanted “USA USA USA” for the world to hear

Charlie Kirk would be proud ❤️


Passages

(3,604 posts)
8. It doesn't take much for Trump to feel threatened.
Mon Sep 15, 2025, 03:57 PM
Monday

His ego is fragile. Kirk, the white supremacist, is beating him for clicks.

Bread and Circuses

(1,151 posts)
13. The country is Done. I'm sorry
Mon Sep 15, 2025, 04:03 PM
Monday

The FASCISTS are coming for us.
They have a martyr and crazy lies.

They are the violent, murderous monsters.

Latest Discussions»Editorials & Other Articles»Trump Snubs Kennedy Cente...