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Honestly with Bari Weiss

Salena Zito Was Four Feet Away When She Heard the Bullets

Jul 14, 2024
32:04
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Salena Zito, journalist, recounts her chilling experience being near a shooting incident at a rally involving a former president. The podcast delves into the impact of hostile rhetoric, media coverage of the event, and the President's display of strength during the assassination attempt.
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  • The assassination attempt on Trump highlights the deep political polarization in America.
  • Zito's experience at the rally showcased Trump's leadership and resilience in crisis situations.

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Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump

At a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump was shot at by a gunman. Despite suffering a superficial wound, one rally attendee was killed, and two others were critically injured. The incident marked the first time in over 40 years that an elected president was wounded in an assassination attempt. The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, sparked speculations, conspiracies, and blame games on the internet. This event highlighted the deep polarization in American politics and the recurring theme of political violence in the country.

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