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The Take

Trump shooting shakes up presidential election

Jul 16, 2024
Kimberly Halkett, AJE White House Correspondent, discusses the impact of the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on the upcoming presidential election. The podcast explores security failures, potential voter sway, and the history of political violence in the US. It also analyzes how Trump and Biden's responses shape their campaigns.
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  • The attempted assassination of Donald Trump shifted focus to America's divisive rhetoric and fears of escalating violence.
  • Despite initial beliefs, historical cases suggest assassinations do not significantly alter election outcomes.

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Impact of Trump's Brush with Death on Political Landscape

After the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the focus shifted from Biden's debate performance to the repercussions of the incident. The incident raised concerns about the divisive rhetoric in America and the potential tipping point for escalating violence. The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, acted alone, and investigations are ongoing to determine his motive, with no clear political affiliation despite being a registered Republican. The incident highlighted failures in Secret Service security procedures, leading to upcoming investigations and hearings.

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