After the Trump Assassination Attempt

Jul 15, 2024

National political reporter for The Washington Post, Isaac Arnsdorf, and staff writer at The Atlantic, David Graham, discuss the recent assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. They explore the lack of motivation behind the attack and the rising political violence in the country. The podcast sheds light on the aftermath of the incident, the potential impact on the presidential campaign, and the implications of political violence on democracy. The conversation also delves into responsible discourse and the need for unity amongst Americans in the face of escalating tensions.

Ask episode

Chapters

Transcript

Episode notes

Intro

00:00 • 2min

Attempt on Political Figure's Life at Rally

01:44 • 4min

Analyzing the Trump assassination attempt

05:45 • 2min

Aftermath of Assassination Attempt on Political Figure

07:45 • 8min

Implications of Political Violence on Democracy

16:05 • 3min

Escalating Political Violence and Responsible Discourse

18:57 • 9min

Inside the Republican National Convention

27:59 • 4min