President Donald Trump has made his most controversial statements yet after the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. He accused the ‘radical left’ of hindering national recovery and demanded that billionaire Democratic donor George Soros be imprisoned under racketeering charges.

In a telephone conversation with NBC News, Trump expressed hope for the nation to overcome the shock of Kirk’s assassination but quickly pointed fingers at his political critics.

‘I’d like to see it [the nation] heal. But we’re dealing with a radical left group of lunatics, and they don’t play fair and they never did.’

These comments were made just days after 22-year-old Tyler Robinson allegedly shot at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University, resulting in the death of 31-year-old Kirk. Authorities are currently examining the incident as a politically driven attack.

According to investigators, bullet casings found at the scene were etched with obscure fascist memes, video game references, and online slang deepening fears that political discourse online is turning deadly.

Officials say Robinson had no prior criminal history and was previously unaffiliated with any political party. 

Public records indicate his last voter registration was in July 2021 with no party declared. But according to a relative, he had voiced strong criticism of Kirk at a family dinner shortly before the Utah Valley event.

Robinson now faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated murder and obstruction of justice.

Prosecutors have not announced whether they will pursue the death penalty despite Trump’s insistence.

While the investigation into Robinson’s motives remains ongoing, Trump wasted no time casting blame far beyond the shooter. 

During a Friday appearance on Fox & Friends, Trump accused George Soros, the 95-year-old Hungarian-American philanthropist and founder of the Open Society Foundations, of playing an indirect role in Kirk’s death.

‘We’re going to look into Soros,’ Trump said, suggesting he could face prosecution under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) – a law typically used to go after organized crime.

Pressed again on Saturday by NBC, Trump doubled down: ‘He should be put in jail. He’s a bad guy.’

His remarks echoed those posted on his Truth Social platform last month.

‘George Soros, and his wonderful Radical Left son, should be charged with RICO because of their support of Violent Protests, and much more, all throughout the United States of America. We’re not going to allow these lunatics to rip apart America any more, never giving it so much as a chance to ‘BREATHE,’ and be FREE,’ Trump wrote.

‘Soros, and his group of psychopaths, have caused great damage to our Country! That includes his Crazy, West Coast friends. Be careful, we’re watching you!’ 

The incendiary rhetoric prompted a swift and firm rebuttal from Soros’s organization, the Open Society Foundations.

‘The Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros and chaired by Alex Soros, do not support or fund violent protests. Allegations to the contrary are false, and the threats against our founder and chair are outrageous. 

‘Our mission is to advance human rights, justice, and democratic principles in the United States and around the world. We stand for fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the US Constitution, including the rights to free speech and peaceful protest that are hallmarks of any vibrant democracy.’

Kirk’s killing has sent shockwaves through conservative circles, with tributes pouring in from right-wing lawmakers and influencers. 

But the aftermath has also sparked renewed debate about the dangerous temperature of political rhetoric on all sides.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, issued a plea for unity and restraint.

‘Now is not the time for more finger-pointing. We need to ask ourselves what kind of political culture we are fostering and whether we’re doing enough to prevent tragedy.’

But Trump showed no interest in dialing down his rhetoric.

‘They [the left] don’t like what’s been happening,’ he told NBC. ‘We’ve been winning very big.’

On Wednesday, in a somber video recorded from the Oval Office, Trump promised to hold not just the killer accountable, but ‘each and every one of those who contributed to this atrocity… including the organizations that fund and support it.’ 

Trump’s remarks also reflect a broader strategy duing his 2024 campaign when he painted a picture of a nation under siege by liberal elites, shadowy donors, and violent activists.

Meanwhile, the investigation into Tyler Robinson’s alleged attack is continuing. 

Authorities have not publicly confirmed a motive, but sources familiar with the probe say digital evidence, including online posts, gaming chat logs, and Discord messages are being reviewed for signs of ideological radicalization.

So far, no evidence has emerged linking Robinson to any group funded by Soros or affiliated with the Open Society Foundations.