Trump Wrote A Letter To A Grieving Mother. She Then Pointed Out Who Had Not Contacted Her

Posted • August 7, 2025: A 21-year-old congressional intern was shot Monday night after getting caught in targeted gunfire in Northwest Washington, D.C., police said. Police and congressional officials identified the victim as Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, of Granby, Massachusetts, who died Tuesday after being shot near the intersection of 7th and M Street. Investigators have recovered the suspect vehicle and stated that while the shooting was targeted, Tarpinian-Jachym was not among the intended victims. Tarpinian-Jachym, who had been serving as an intern for Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kan.) since June, was a rising senior at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he was majoring in finance with a minor in political science. According to D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith, the incident began with an altercation between two groups that escalated into gunfire in the 1200 block of Seventh Street, Northwest.

Utterly senseless, but this cycle of violence rages on. The murder victim's distraught mother is still grappling with the killing of her young, promising son. He landed a dream internship in DC, which cost him his life because of the city's uncontrolled crime: Tamara Tarpinian-Jachym says she was felt some relief and comfort when she received this unexpected letter from the President of the United States: Here is letter President Trump sent to the parents of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym yesterday after the murder of their son, a 21-year-old senior at UMass-Amherst. He was a summer aide to Rep. Ron Estes, R-KS, shot to death in a volley of shots aimed at somebody else in DC on July 1. MA GOP chair Amy Carnevale personally delivered the letter to Eric's parents. https://x.com/HowieCarrShow/status/1946212356763082945

“Dear Tamara and Robert, Melania and I are devastated by the senseless act of violence that took your beloved son Eric Tarpinian-Jachym from us, and we are heartbroken for your entire family. While we may never fully understand the impact that Eric has had during his meaningful life, we know he will be remembered for his kindness, faithfulness, and devotion to your family and his many friends. He will also be remembered for his commitment to our country. I know how proud Congressman Estes was to have Eric represent his office, the people of Kansas’ Fourth Congressional District, and our Nation.” Eric will be held in my heart, and I promise to never forget or forgive the terrible act that took him from us. Please know that my Administration will not stop fighting to clean up our streets and ensure law and order. May God hold Eric in His eternal love and care and provide you and your other incredible children, Angela and Jeremy, with abiding peace and unending strength. Sincerely, Donald J. Trump”

She reflected on this gesture telling local radio host Howie Carr, "it just made me feel so good…People call [Trump] a monster, but he’s not. He’s such a human. He is so kind to kids. I just couldn’t believe that he did this.” According to the Boston Herald, she also noted who she hadn't heard from by the time she received the president's note of condolence: His mother said that there has been silence from the “other side.” She pointed out how she has not received a call from the governor in the aftermath of her son’s death...“I was hurt,” she said. “It felt like someone took a dagger into my heart, put it in and twisted it.” Tamara Tarpinian-Jachym added that she also hasn’t heard from Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey...“It felt like he worked for a Republican, they didn’t care,” the mother said. “I don’t care who you work for. When you take a job, sometimes, you might not like your boss, but you take the job.” “I felt this was a partisan issue,” she said.

“If he worked for a Dem, that call would have been made. That’s my opinion, no one can take that away from me.” When asked whether she would still welcome a call from Healey, Warren and Markey, Tamara Tarpinian-Jachym responded, “You know? My son is already buried. He died July 1. Today is July 18. No. … The people in Massachusetts showed their true colors.” (…)

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