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Erika Kirk joins President Donald Trump onstage during the memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on Sept. 21, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images)

President Trump and Erika Kirk Expressed Different but Equally Biblical Responses to Charlie's Shooting

By Randy DeSoto September 23, 2025 at 5:30am

Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, is rightly being praised for forgiving her husband’s alleged assassin during a Sunday memorial service in Arizona.

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller have received some criticism for speaking more in terms of enforcing justice against the suspect.

But all three actually stand on strong biblical grounds in their responses.

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Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump, Jesus Christ, Law

Randy DeSoto

Contributing Journalist

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 4,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."

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Randy DeSoto wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.

Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.

Birthplace

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Nationality

American

Honors/Awards

Graduated dean's list from West Point

Education

United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law

Books Written

We Hold These Truths

Professional Memberships

Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars