Kirk's assassination makes U.S. lawmakers feel vulnerable; U.S. lawmakers demand enhanced personal security
After the assassination of Charlie Kirk, an American right-wing activist, conservative political activist, and commentator, U.S. politics has become tense. According to a report by CNN on September 10 local time, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CNN that many lawmakers have begun to call for enhanced security measures.
When interviewed by CNN, Johnson said, "I think obviously many of them are very nervous... they are public figures. They are constantly exposed to public view. We provide tight security for members of Congress, but many want stricter security."
Johnson also added that he is currently evaluating such requests and said, "We must take critical measures at critical moments."
Regarding the event in which Kirk was shot dead, Johnson called on Americans not to hate each other in the program. Johnson said, "At the end of the day, I think we must once again realize that we are all American citizens. We are indeed. We should see each other as colleagues, fellow citizens, not enemies. Charlie Kirk was not the enemy of anyone. He genuinely loved the debate he was participating in at the time, because he genuinely loved the American people."
Regarding possible changes in the future situation in the United States, Johnson added, "We need to seriously think about the language we use in our daily lives, the way we speak, and how we treat each other... this could be an important moment... I feel that something has already changed."
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