The chapter explores how a recent shooting incident involving Trump has changed his campaigning strategy, garnering sympathy and support from unexpected sources. It delves into the challenges faced by Biden's campaign in light of the incident, with Trump's fundraising efforts gaining momentum while Biden must navigate criticism amid a changed political landscape. The hosts express concern over the normalization of political violence in America and discuss the implications for both campaigns in the upcoming election.
On Saturday evening, former President Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Even in a country with a history of assassinations and attempts, it is unprecedented.
Bloomberg national politics reporter Gregory Korte and senior editor Wendy Benjaminson join hosts Saleha Mohsin and Sarah Holder to discuss how the assassination attempt changes everything in the 2024 election - and how political violence has previously shaped America.
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