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THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent
MAGA’s Shameless Bid to Exploit Trump Shooting Takes a Darker Turn
Jul 16, 2024
Alex Shephard, senior editor at The New Republic, discusses how MAGA figures are exploiting the aftermath of Trump's assassination attempt, with J.D. Vance as Trump's running mate. They explore the toxic politics surrounding the shooting and the dangerous narratives being pushed by the GOP.
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- MAGA exploits crises to blame Democrats for shootings, diverting focus from actual threats.
- J.D. Vance's alignment with Trump signifies GOP's dangerous shift towards anti-democratic authoritarianism.
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Exploitation of National Crisis for Political Gain
Following a tragic incident, MAGA figures, led by Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, exploited the crisis by insinuating that President Biden and the Democrats were responsible for the shooting. This narrative aims to divert attention from the real threat that Trump and MAGA pose to democracy and the rule of law. Through deceptive arguments and baseless claims, Vance and other Republicans attempt to portray the upcoming election as a battle for democracy, while in reality, they challenge the legitimacy of democratic processes.
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