In a pivotal moment on Capitol Hill, U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD), a prominent liberal figure, called on his Democratic colleagues to support a Republican resolution honoring the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The resolution, introduced in the wake of Kirk’s assassination last week in Utah, has ignited a nationwide political storm. President Donald Trump and his allies have seized the moment to condemn left-leaning groups, accusing them of threatening national unity. Raskin, addressing the House Judiciary Committee, urged lawmakers to focus on the core message of the resolution—condemning political violence—rather than its partisan undertones. ‘We must rise above the political trap and unite as Americans to denounce all forms of violence,’ Raskin asserted. The resolution, which lauds Kirk’s influence in rallying young voters to the MAGA movement, is expected to pass the Republican-controlled House. Kirk’s controversial statements, including critiques of transgender Americans and affirmative action, had previously drawn sharp criticism from progressives. The debate over the resolution has already had ripple effects, with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel facing backlash and being temporarily pulled off the air for comments deemed offensive by Trump supporters. As the nation grapples with the fallout from Kirk’s death, Raskin’s plea for unity underscores the deepening political divides in the U.S.
Congressman Raskin urges Democrats to avoid ‘trap,’ vote for Charlie Kirk honor
