About this episode
It has been over a week since the assassination of Charlie Kirk. As many people in the nation, and the world, continue to mourn, the shocking murder has raised questions about the threat of political violence and what can be done to address it. Executive Vice President of Trump Organization, Eric Trump, joins the Rundown to discuss the legacy of Charlie Kirk, the trauma of witnessing his father nearly killed last summer, and what can be done to address the issue. Trump also discusses his upcoming book, “Under Siege”, and how he believes his family was unfairly targeted by his father’s political opponents. The House Oversight Committee has asked the CEOs of social media companies like Discord, Twitch, and others to testify following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Chairman James Comer says, "Congress has a duty to oversee the online platforms that radicals have used to advance political violence." CEO of American AI Logistics, John Cofrancesco, joins the Rundown to talk about why people are drawn to these social media platforms, the challenges of content moderation, and the growing concern over whether or not these sites are leading to radicalization. Plus, Commentary from Democratic strategist and former Biden campaign surrogate Kevin Walling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices