In a live address, President Donald Trump announced a bonus for U.S. troops while highlighting a strong economy. His statements come as his popularity faces new challenges, making this a critical moment for his administration.

A recent commentary by Jim Shultz, “Our unequal grief over horrific death,” raises questions by equating the murder of Charlie Kirk with the killing of Gaza civilians. Critics of Shultz’s September 23 piece argue that linking these events is misguided and fails to address the distinct contexts in which each tragedy occurred.