BBC reported 30 minutes ago that former President Donald Trump had just unexpectedly announced that he would posthumously award the Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk – a close ally who had just been assassinated. However, what shocked the entire US was not the medal, but the condition that came with it: Trump affirmed that he would “adopt” Kirk’s two children and bring them to the White House, with a terrifying condition – “they must stay and work for him.”

A controversial decision

In his speech, Trump not only praised Charlie Kirk as “a true patriot, a loyal soldier for America,” but also pledged to personally take care of the two children orphaned after the assassination. He declared:

“Charlie sacrificed everything for me, for this country. So I will make sure that his children also sacrifice their lives for me and for the future of America.”

This statement immediately caused a wave of backlash. Many people believe that this is an act of appropriation rather than compassion. Others suspect that this is Trump’s way of using the tragedy to consolidate power, turning the children into “political tools.”

The Kirk family’s pain is compounded

Erika Kirk – Charlie Kirk’s wife – almost collapsed when she heard the news. She said that before he died, Charlie had instructed that the family must be protected, the children must be raised in love, not under political pressure. Erika burst into tears when she said:

“He left too soon. And now, they want to use my children as collateral. I cannot accept it.”

This incident deepens the tragedy that the Kirk family is suffering. They not only lost their pillar, but also faced a strange and stressful situation from a powerful former president.

Public and political reactions

Many American political figures have spoken out in criticism. A Democratic congressman declared:

“This is the most blatant exploitation of children I have ever seen. We are talking about two children who have just lost their father, and Trump is making it a condition for them to ‘work for him.’”

Meanwhile, some Trump supporters said that this was a “rare honor” and “an opportunity for Kirk’s children to continue their father’s legacy.” However, the majority of the public expressed outrage, considering this a manipulative move.

A hidden message?

Observers believe that Trump’s move has a deeper meaning: he is trying to send a signal that anyone who is loyal and sacrifices for him will be rewarded, but the price is a lifelong commitment. This is like a “political contract” that the deceased no longer has the opportunity to object to.

Conclusion

This incident continues to heat up American public opinion, which has been boiling over after the mysterious death of Charlie Kirk. Trump turned what was supposed to be a memorial service into a show of power, putting the victims’ families in an unprecedented dilemma.

Is this Trump’s true heart, or just a calculated political move? Whatever the answer, the two innocent children are facing a dire crossroads that they did not choose.