Obama says US faces ‘political crisis’ after killing of Charlie Kirk

He criticised Donald Trump's remarks towards his political opponents and pointed to previous Republican presidents who, he said, emphasised national unity in moments of high tension, US media report. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Former US President Barack Obama has warned of a "political crisis" following the killing of Charlie Kirk, criticizing Donald Trump's rhetoric towards opponents and contrasting it with past presidents' calls for unity.

Charlie Kirk, 31, was killed by a single gunshot wound on September 10 at Utah Valley University; Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with murder.
Obama praised Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro for their unifying responses to political tensions, contrasting them with statements from Trump and his allies.
The White House responded by calling Obama the "architect of modern political division," accusing him of stoking division during his presidency.

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