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VP JD Vance recounted the difficult moment he informed President Trump of Charlie Kirk's assassination. Vance received the news around 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 10th, after a flurry of messages. He confirmed Kirk's death with his chief of staff before delivering the devastating news to Trump in the Oval Office, where he also comforted Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Trump, though stoic, expressed his sadness and acknowledged Kirk's contributions. Vance described a chaotic hour of trying to verify information before confirming the tragic news.

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