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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ariana Baio

Previous presidents projected calm after tragic events to ease the nation. Trump has mostly taken a different approach

President Donald Trump’s heated reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk has provided a stark contrast with the way his predecessors have tended to deal with moments of crisis through American history.

In the face of national tragedy, the public often looks to the commander-in-chief to serve as a unifying and guiding voice to move forward.

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