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TexasTowelie

(128,150 posts)
Sun Sep 14, 2025, 03:07 PM Sep 2025

Pete Buttigieg says Trump not showing 'leadership we need' in wake of Kirk shooting: Full interview - NBC News



Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins Meet the Press in an exclusive interview after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and discusses how leaders should respond to this moment.
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Pete Buttigieg says Trump not showing 'leadership we need' in wake of Kirk shooting: Full interview - NBC News (Original Post) TexasTowelie Sep 2025 OP
Pete Buttigieg's responses always ring true with me. democrank Sep 2025 #1
He is a voice of reason and I hope his ambitions are to serve in higher positions 💙 Deuxcents Sep 2025 #2
And then she tries to pivot to sensationalism crimycarny Sep 2025 #3
I disagree with his statement at 3 minute mark that there's no consistent pattern among the shooters of left vs right Bluepinky Sep 2025 #4

democrank

(12,680 posts)
1. Pete Buttigieg's responses always ring true with me.
Sun Sep 14, 2025, 03:32 PM
Sep 2025

How uplifting to hear a Democratic leader respond with such clarity, insight and thoughtfulness. Every answer seems to have an honorable, underlying principle. How fortunate we are to have him on our team.

crimycarny

(2,101 posts)
3. And then she tries to pivot to sensationalism
Sun Sep 14, 2025, 04:26 PM
Sep 2025

By bringing up Biden again. "Kamala Harris is this...". WTF cares?

Bluepinky

(2,573 posts)
4. I disagree with his statement at 3 minute mark that there's no consistent pattern among the shooters of left vs right
Sun Sep 14, 2025, 07:58 PM
Sep 2025

Other posts I saw the last couple of days have posted research that indicates about 85% of shooters are right wing ideologically.

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