🔥Trump ERUPTS After Obama’s Charlie Kirk Comments!

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### Interview with Mark Mitchell: Polling on Charlie Kirk's Assassination, Political Violence, and More

In a timely discussion on the one-week anniversary of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University, Rasmussen Reports head pollster Mark Mitchell joins to unpack recent polling amid escalating national tensions. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a key Trump ally, was gunned down by suspect Tyler Robinson, 22, whose texts with his transgender partner revealed motives tied to defending against Kirk's anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, though prosecutors cite political ideology, including etched "fascist" bullets. Robinson faces capital murder charges, with the death penalty sought.

Mitchell reveals Rasmussen's latest national survey of 1,117 likely voters (conducted August 27-28 and 31, 2025) shows 85% believe more political violence is likely in coming months, including 48% saying "very likely." Even among Democrats, 92% express concern, 87% expect escalation, 41% blame heated rhetoric, and 87% agree with Trump's claims of media demonization fueling attacks. "This is the most unifying issue we've polled—fears of violence transcend party lines," Mitchell notes, echoing broader polls like YouGov's 87% viewing it as a major problem and Morning Consult's 67% awareness of the event. Experts warn of a "vicious spiral," with 150+ politically motivated attacks in early 2025 alone.

On Kirk-specific feedback, Rasmussen captured heightened partisan divides: 51% overall see the killing as politically driven (63% Republicans, 44% Democrats), per a September 14 YouGov poll, though Mitchell highlights Rasmussen's data showing 70% of Republicans now view Democrats "very negatively," up from 40% in 2010. Anecdotal evidence supports an uptick in Republican registrations and defections from Democrats, with social media flooded by videos of ex-Democrats decrying reactions to Kirk's death as "disgusting." Mitchell confirms internal Rasmussen tracking shows a 2-3% GOP registration surge post-assassination in swing states.

The interview addresses controversial narratives, including Montel Williams' CNN claim that the killing was a "love crime" driven by Robinson's affection for his partner, not politics—prompting backlash from panelist Scott Jennings, who cited texts like "I can’t stand his hate anymore. I’m going to take him out." Actor George Takei amplified divisions on Bluesky, accusing Trump of a "Nazi playbook" to exploit the murder, likening it to the Reichstag fire for portraying the left as violent. Breitbart and conservative outlets highlight Obama's fiery comments on Kirk, accusing Trump of stoking division to "hurt" his narrative—phrases like "extreme views were not in my White House" drew anger, fitting clickbait titles such as "Obama’s SHOCKING Accusation About Trump Draws Anger!" and "What Obama Said About Charlie Kirk to Hurt Trump is SHOCKING!" These remarks, per reports, aimed to contrast Trump's "attacks on rivals" with calls for unity, but sparked outrage among conservatives.

Shifting to other polls, Rasmussen's September data shows strong Trump support at 49% vs. Harris's 44%, with RFK Jr. at 3% in a three-way race. On vaccines, amid RFK Jr.'s HHS role, 78% support immunizations broadly, but over half believe COVID shots "may have killed many," backing RFK's critiques—Trump voters largely favor childhood vaccines like measles (per GOP polls shared pre-hearing). Mitchell warns RFK's policies risk alienating moderates, with 60% favoring more vaccine access despite skepticism.

As America grapples with Kirk's legacy and fears of civil unrest, Mitchell emphasizes polling's role in highlighting unity against violence. "We're in a new paradigm—voters demand de-escalation," he concludes.

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