Lawmakers and public officials on both sides of the political aisle called for unity and an easing of rhetoric following the killing of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk as the most recent act in a trend of political violence.
The big picture: Kirk's fatal shooting was widely condemned by a bipartisan chorus, including every living U.S. president. But while some on the Hill encouraged civility, Kirk's killing poured fuel on an already hostile political divide for others.
