Trump Describes Heather Heyer as a “Truly special Young Woman” in Tweet

Trump Describes Heather Heyer as a “Truly special Young Woman” in Tweet
An image of Heather Heyer, who was killed when a car plunged into a protest, is posted to a flag pole in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Aug. 14. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images
Jasper Fakkert
Jasper Fakkert
Editor-in-Chief, U.S. Editions
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A memorial service for Heather Heyer, 32, who was killed when a car plunged into a counter protest of a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, was held on Aug. 16.

During the memorial service, Meyer’s mother, Susan Bro, said she had never expected having to bury her own child.

Jasper Fakkert
Jasper Fakkert
Editor-in-Chief, U.S. Editions
Jasper Fakkert is the editor-in-chief of the U.S. editions of The Epoch Times. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Science and a Master's degree in Journalism. With more than a decade of experience at The Epoch Times, Fakkert has played a key role in expanding the publication’s reach, ensuring readers are provided with independent and insightful news coverage.
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