Senator Chris Murphy stated on September 15th, 2025, that President Trump and his allies appear poised to "exploit this tragedy" following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, "to use their control of the legal system to destroy, to obliterate, their political opposition." Murphy's comments came at the Anti-Monopoly Summit, as reported by Dave Weigel, while Stephen Miller, a friend of Kirk's for ten years, expressed deep personal grief over the assassination, describing Kirk as a "treasured friend" and a "supporter, enthusiast, cheerleader, promoter" who "made all of us better every single day." In separate developments, Arnold Schwarzenegger is expected to deliver substantive remarks on September 15th, 2025, opposing Governor Newsom's redistricting campaign, marking a significant stance in the ongoing gerrymandering disputes. This announcement was highlighted by Politico. Previous reports indicated that the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) launched an ad campaign targeting 25 vulnerable House Democrats regarding the upcoming budget vote. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized the Continuing Resolution for funding "TRANSGENDER POLICIES, NOT our own Trump policy budget" and suggested a "peaceful national divorce" due to national divisions, referencing Kirk's assassination and alleged celebrations by "millions on the left." Earlier on September 15th, 2025, President Donald Trump met with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in the Oval Office to discuss global humanitarian concerns and religious diplomacy. Vice President JD Vance shared a message emphasizing truth and unity, reciting Psalm 133.
