Republikanska kongresnica Lauren Boebert pozvala je da se za Kirka naglas izmoli molitva: "Tihim molitvama dobivamo tihe rezultate".
Na to su neki demokrati odgovorili povikom: "A šta je s djecom u Coloradu?", aludirajući na pucnjavu u srednjoj školi koja se dogodila istog dana, javlja BBC.
This was one of the most disgusting and evil things that I’ve ever seen. Just before we learned Charlie had passed, we tried to lead a prayer on the House floor - praying for his recovery after he was tragically shot. The Democrats started booing and yelling at us. It was… pic.twitter.com/3z44jzi4OE
— Ronny Jackson (@RonnyJacksonTX) September 10, 2025