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The New Statesman | UK politics and culture

Trump shooting: what the Democrats must do now

Jul 15, 2024
Trump loyalists blame Democrats for attempted assassination of former President. How should Dems respond? Discussion on political violence, conspiracy theories, and strategies for Democrats to regain control. Analysis of recent shooting incident involving Trump and impact on political narrative. Assessing Biden's infrastructure legislation and its perception among voters.
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  • Democrats must navigate political arguments against Trump post-assassination attempt with caution and strategic messaging.
  • The prevalence of political violence in America leans towards right-leaning individuals, scrutinizing accountability and implications of rhetoric.

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Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump

The attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump, by lone suspect Thomas Matthew Crooks, led to global condemnation and discussions on the aftermath. The fallout resulted in Republicans attributing the attack to left-wing incitement and spreading conspiracy theories. The event raised questions on how the Democrats should navigate a political argument against Trump post the assassination attempt.

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