The Dispatch Podcast The Assassination Attempt | Roundtable
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Jul 15, 2024 
Sarah, Steve, Jonah, and David French discuss the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, examining the challenges of reporting accurate information, irresponsible speculation on social media, extremist tactics, security measures, the ethical dilemmas of extreme actions, concerns over Trump's potential second term, unity in the wake of political violence, and The Dispatch's role in navigating challenging political times.
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Speed Breeds Misinformation
- Rapid, conflicting reports after the assassination attempt showed how fast misinformation spreads in crises.
- Hosts urge slowing down and double-checking facts to avoid fueling conspiracies and panic.
Partisan Conspiracy Reflexes
- False claims that the attack was staged emerged quickly from both sides of the aisle.
- Hosts tie such claims to partisan poisoning and sincere but dangerous conspiracy thinking.
Insist On An Open Investigation
- Demand a fully transparent, open-book investigation into security failures.
- Use a bipartisan commission to minimize conspiracies and restore public trust.