Posted on 09/20/2025 3:16:37 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
Former Democratic Senator Joe Manchin shocked viewers on Friday when he told Fox News that President Donald Trump is the only figure in American politics capable of bringing the country back together after the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
In a moment that defied partisan expectations, Manchin—who spent years positioning himself as a moderate voice in the Senate—delivered a clear message: in the wake of escalating political violence, only Trump has the influence and leadership to steer the nation toward unity.
“President Trump is the person who can basically bring us together,” Manchin said during the Fox News segment. “I’m praying that he’s able to say, ‘listen, enough’s enough. C’mon, we’re all Americans. We’ve gotta live in this world together and our country, and keep it the greatest country on earth.’”
Manchin’s comments come amid one of the most volatile political moments in recent history. The murder of Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist and prominent MAGA ally, has become a cultural flashpoint. Republicans have pointed to years of demonization from the left—branding Trump supporters as “fascists” and “Nazis”—as a dangerous escalation that created the conditions for political violence. Democrats, in turn, have tried to redirect the conversation, accusing Trump and his movement of sowing division and radicalizing followers.
But for Manchin, those partisan games miss the bigger picture.
“I’m really hoping. I believe in him,” Manchin said of Trump. “I believe he can do that, and with that being said, he’s able to calm down all this rhetoric right now. And for those who want to still spew it? That’s fine, it’s gonna show you being on the extreme.”
The former West Virginia senator’s praise for Trump is not as surprising as it might seem at first glance. Manchin represented a state that shifted heavily toward Trump...
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Screw you, beyotch. Your fellow demonicRATS couldn’t even unite on honoring Charlie Kirk.
Munchkin has been busy going on his book tour and rewriting history. He voted for impeachment. Screwum.
Angling for an ambassadorship?
Freedom and marxism can NEVER unite.
Gee, Wally, what's stopping Joe Manchin from saying that?
Gosh, Beav, ya big goof. He knows if he said something like that his fellow demonicRATS would shoot him in the neck.
Yeah, I guess you're right. You sure are smart. Wally.
Very likely.
Why can’t a decent democrat even make that attempt to unite?
Why is everything always dumped on Trump?
In lieu of what’s happened, Trump has been pretty easy on democrats because he doesn’t want to throw a match in a democrat gas can.
When Melissa Hortman was murdered every single republican voted yes to honor her and that was the right thing to do but most commies couldn’t do that because they have no soul
Who is shooting up schools and killing political opponents? Does Manchin think these people care what Trump says?
Trump’s fault!
Joe Manchin
John Fetterman
Bill Maher
Three Democrats who are, by definition, part of the problem.
Yet all three have a slice of the classical liberal in them. In that they have some value. Because they say things to an audience that would otherwise only hear the dangerous ramblings of AOC and Bernie Sanders.
Leftists and deviants are shooting up schools and murder Trump himself. Does Manchin think these people care what Trump says?
Only Trump is capable of telling the leftist to shut their mouths?
It would be helpful if those on the right would finally admit that the left wants us dead. That is what they say. Why not just believe them?
Not every leftist wants us dead (although many do).
There are many old-school Democrats who still think they belong to the party of JFK - big mistake there! Those folks won’t listen to Trump or Hannity.
But they will listen to Manchin, Fetterman, and Maher. Those three provide a viewpoint that just might prevent those old-school Democrats from going full commie.
Heck, it even might wake them up enough that they’ll vote Republican next time! Heck, even Reagan was a Democrat until he saw the light.
There is a very interesting article about a larger group than expected in Ventura County, CA to honor Charlie. Well worth reading:
Why should Trump bear this responsibility? He didn’t shoot anyone nor did he send the FBI to spy on half the country, etc. Why not Democrats at the helm of healing and uniting, Joe? Oh, that’s right, because they are the cause not the solution.
Manchin is still a corrupt jerk.
They only want to “unite” when they’re losing.
Maybe Manchin is sincere, but he’s crazy if he thinks Democrats will listen to anything Trump says. Charlie Kirk quoted a poll that 55% of Democrats believe killing Trump would be at least somewhat justified. It may be higher now since Sept. 10.
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