Bruesewitz Remembers Charlie Kirk, Condemns "Hateful Rhetoric

Alex Bruesewitz, a longtime friend and advisor to Donald Trump, shared his grief on "The Story" following the death of Charlie Kirk. Bruesewitz, who had known Kirk since he was 16, expressed the difficulty of the past day.

The two had collaborated on Bruesewitz's book, "Winning the Social Media War," with Kirk contributing the foreword. Both had worked to broaden President Trump's support among young voters.

Bruesewitz described Kirk as the "nicest man" he had ever known, emphasizing his peaceful nature. He stated that Kirk never sought to harm anyone and only desired to engage in conversations and debates, speaking the truth without resorting to violence.

Bruesewitz criticized what he called a "sick ideology" prevalent in America, specifically targeting the "radical left." He referenced the negative coverage Kirk received, particularly from politicians who, according to Bruesewitz, express different views in private compared to their public statements. He accused these individuals of insincerity, motivated by a desire for media attention.

Bruesewitz called for apologies and an end to hateful rhetoric directed towards Kirk, the president, and others. This followed the firing of former MSNBC analyst Matthew Dowd, who had described Kirk as a divisive figure. A statement from the network acknowledged Dowd's comments as inappropriate and apologized for them.