"I think Democrats have to make that decision for themselves whether or not to go, Simmons, an ex-communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris, replied. I don't think that we should interpret giving people time to grieve for Charlie Kirk with saying people ought to be supportive of Charlie Kirk. They can have a very vehement disagreement with who he was or what he stood for."
"There was a vigil in Washington last night for Charlie Kirk, she noted. Speaker Johnson was told today that there was a count that fewer than a dozen Democrats were present at that. He responded, saying, I'm glad it was bipartisan. I wish more had participated. I'm not sure why they didn't. So, I don't know what else we could do.' I should note Trump did not go to that, that vigil."
Jamal Simmons expressed concern that President Donald Trump could attempt to outlaw the Democratic Party amid escalated attacks from Trump administration officials. Conservatives intensified criticism of Democrats after the assassination of conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk; police arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson but have not disclosed a motive, while Utah's governor attributed the killing to the suspect's political views without providing details. Speaker Mike Johnson said he was glad the Kirk vigil was bipartisan and wondered why more Democrats did not attend. Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller called the Democratic Party an extremist organization and said the administration will dismantle left-wing groups, prompting alarm.
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