The Daily The Man Who Tried to Kidnap Nancy Pelosi
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Nov 2, 2022 
Catie Edmondson, a Congressional correspondent for The New York Times, joins to discuss the shocking attack on Paul Pelosi. She examines the chilling details of the break-in and the motivations behind the assailant’s actions. The conversation reveals alarming statistics about the rise in threats against lawmakers, including a tenfold increase in incidents over recent years. Edmondson also delves into the psychological aspects of political extremism and the dangerous spread of online conspiracy theories that fuel such violence.
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The Attack on Paul Pelosi
- David DePape broke into Nancy Pelosi's home and attacked her husband, Paul, with a hammer.
- Paul Pelosi was able to call 911 while DePape was in the house.
DePape's Motive
- DePape's motive was to take Nancy Pelosi hostage because he saw her as the "leader of the pack" of lies told by the Democratic Party.
- He planned to break her kneecaps to send a message to other members of Congress.
DePape's Conspiratorial Views
- DePape held conspiratorial views about Nancy Pelosi and Democrats, fueled by right-wing conspiracy theories.
- His blog contained anti-Semitic, anti-white racism, and pro-Hitler content.