You know, I was just sitting here thinking about everything going on with the news around Charlie Kirk, and I have to be honest—this whole situation just doesn’t sit right with me. A man lost his life. A political figure, whether you liked him or not, is gone because of senseless violence. And while the country is talking, while people are hurting, what do we see from Donald Trump? Not a heartfelt video, not a public statement where we can actually hear him speak. No, instead we get a post on Truth Social.

Now, I don’t know about you, but to me, that feels sloppy. It feels distant. It feels selfish. Truth Social? Come on. Hardly anyone uses that platform except his base, and even then, it’s not the same thing as looking the public in the eye through a camera and saying, “This is a tragedy, and I’m mourning with you.” If Charlie Kirk really mattered to Trump, if he was such a big part of his circle, why wouldn’t he at least do the respectful thing and go on camera?

Think about it—when somebody you love passes, when someone who stood with you through thick and thin is taken away, don’t you want to honor them properly? Don’t you want to put your whole heart into it, not just write a quick post like you’re checking off a to-do list? That’s what bothers me the most. It’s not even just about Charlie Kirk—it’s about the families, the supporters, and the people who are devastated by this loss. To them, a post on Truth Social doesn’t cut it. It doesn’t show sincerity. It doesn’t show leadership.

And here’s another layer to this—this isn’t the first time we’ve seen this kind of response. Catastrophes happen all around the world, tragedies strike here in the United States, and too often, leaders wait days or weeks before they even address the people. It’s almost like they’re too busy, or they think a short social media post is good enough. Well, it’s not. When things like this happen, people want to hear directly from their leaders. They want to feel comforted in real time. They want to know that the pain they’re feeling is acknowledged.

Instead, what we got here feels cold. It feels like brushing someone off with a text message instead of showing up at their door. That’s not the way to honor someone’s life. That’s not the way to show you care.

And while we’re on the subject, let’s not ignore the bigger picture here. Charlie Kirk’s death was the result of senseless gun violence—violence that this country has been talking about for decades but never truly addressing. Gun control should have been handled a long time ago, and yet here we are again, mourning someone who should still be alive. It’s heartbreaking, and it’s infuriating.

What makes it worse is when leaders act like it’s just another day. Write a post, keep moving. But people are scared. People are angry. People want answers. And yes, people want to see their leaders stand up in front of them and actually speak, not hide behind a screen.

To me, this just shows another side of Trump’s selfishness. He believes whatever he does is enough because in his world, everything he touches is gold. But this moment wasn’t about him. It was about Charlie Kirk, his family, his supporters, and the message it sends when a public figure is killed in cold blood.

Leaders are supposed to rise to the occasion, especially in times of grief. They’re supposed to be present, not absent. They’re supposed to bring comfort, not quick posts. I can’t shake the feeling that this was a missed opportunity to show humanity, to show compassion, to show that leadership is about more than politics—it’s about people.

So here I am, sharing what I think, because maybe I’m not the only one who feels this way. Maybe some of you agree that it’s time to hold leaders accountable for how they show up in moments like these. A post isn’t enough. Not now, not ever.

—Debbie

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