Did Trump admit ‘smart people don’t like me' amid Charlie Kirk killing row? Video viral

A video showing President Donald Trump apparently saying ‘smart people don’t like me' is going viral on social media.

Updated on: Sep 15, 2025, 01:17:00 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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A video showing President Donald Trump apparently saying ‘smart people don’t like me' is going viral on social media. The 79-year-old can be seen dressed up, talking to a room filled with people at a location that is tagged as his golf club in Bedminster. As the clip surfaced on social media, users mocked the president.

A billboard showing an image of US President Donald Trump (L) embracing US prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk (AFP)

“Trump: Smart people don’t like me. I'm amazed, that he didn't actually lie about something,” one person commented on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

"Smart people don't like me." - Donald Trump, accidentally telling the truth," another person tweeted. HT.com cannot verify the authenticity of the video or the claims yet. The White House is yet to comment on the viral video.

Charlie Kirk death row

Trump's comments come days after he made several remarks on Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk's assassination. Tyler Robinson has been identified as the 31-year-old's killer. A funeral is being planned, and the president said that he’s planning to attend.

"I'd like to see it [the nation] heal," Trump told NBC News. "But we’re dealing with a radical left group of lunatics, and they don’t play fair and they never did."

In a video released from the Oval Office shortly after the shooting, Trump pledged to pursue ‘each and every one of those who contributed this atrocity … including the organizations that fund and support it’.

Speaking about suspect Robinson's motives, Utah Governor Spencer Cox said: "There clearly was a leftist ideology. Friends have confirmed that there was kind of that deep, dark internet, the Reddit culture, and these other dark places of the internet where this person was going deep.”

Cox said the suspect's partner was transgender, which some politicians have pointed to as a sign Robinson was targeting Kirk, the founder of Turning Points USA, for his anti-trans views. But authorities have not said whether it is relevant as they investigate Robinson’s motive.

“The roommate was a romantic partner, a male transitioning to female,” Cox said. “I can say that he has been incredibly cooperative, this partner has been very cooperative, had no idea that this was happening.”

(With AP inputs)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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