Trump, Republicans Blame Democrats’ Rhetoric for Apparent Assassination Attempt
TL/DR –
Former President Donald Trump and other Republicans are blaming Democrats, including Vice President Kamala Harris, for an apparent assassination attempt on the former president in West Palm Beach, Florida. The alleged gunman, Ryan Wesley Routh, “believed the rhetoric of Biden and Harris, and he acted on it”, Trump claimed. Both Democrats and Republicans, including Harris and President Joe Biden, have condemned the apparent assassination attempt and political violence.
Former President Donald Trump, alongside other Republicans, attributes the recent assassination attempt on him to the inflammatory language of Democrats including Vice President Kamala Harris.
Key Points
- Republicans, including Trump, blame Democrats’ rhetoric for the assassination attempt on Trump in West Palm Beach, Florida.
- Trump stated in an interview with Fox News Digital that the suspect was influenced by Biden and Harris’ speeches.
- This incident marked the second attempt on Trump’s life within two months.
- Both Democratic and Republican leaders have denounced the assassination attempt and other forms of political violence.
Authorities identified the suspect as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, who was later arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
Following the incident, Republicans criticized Democrats for their attacks on Trump, including labelling him a fascist and a threat to Democracy. Charges that Trump vehemently denies.
Democrats, including Harris and President Joe Biden, have condemned political violence. Biden said, \”There is no — and I mean this from the bottom of my heart — no place for political violence in America. None. Zero. Never.\”
Elon Musk, owner of Tesla, SpaceX and X, who is a potential member of a second Trump administration, was criticised for questioning why no one has attempted to assassinate Harris or Biden. Musk later deleted the post, claiming it was misunderstood. The White House labelled Musk’s comment as “irresponsible”.
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