Trump fumes over proposed 2029 court date for alleged Charlie Kirk assassin

President Donald Trump on Friday fumed over proceedings in the trial of Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin, complaining that the judge should not entertain a request for a 2029 trial date.

Tyler Robinson stands accused of fatally shooting Kirk during a Sept. 10, 2025, open-air event at Utah Valley University. He could face the death penalty if convicted. His defense has sought a 2029 trial date.

"The judge in the Charlie Kirk case is doing a terrible job! This case should be tried within a month, not three years — and it should be over with!" Trump posted on Truth Social. "The judge is desecrating the memory of the Great Charlie Kirk, while taking forever to ask questions that people already know the answer to. The whole Country is mocking him and our 'Legal' System. JUSTICE FOR CHARLIE!"

Attorneys for Erika Kirk, Charlie's widow, have sought an Oct. 2027 trial date and accused Robinson of seeking only to delay the court proceedings.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.