The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2518 After the Assassination Attempt
Jul 17, 2024
Auron MacIntyre discusses the recent assassination attempt against Donald Trump. Topics include the surge in support for Trump, legal battles, establishment left reactions, Secret Service handling, conspiracy theories, and strategic adjustments by the center left.
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Assassination Attempt Energizes Trump Support
- The assassination attempt energized many who were previously indifferent or undecided to support Trump enthusiastically.
- Trump's fighting spirit immediately after being shot created a strong emotional impression that could sway average voters.
Left's Rhetoric Infects Society
- The left's violent rhetoric targets not just Trump but his supporters as well, creating a friend-enemy divide.
- The death of a protective father at the rally underscores the tragic human cost of this political hatred.
Elites Fear Trump's Disruption
- The left's extreme rhetoric comparing Trump to Hitler is largely hysterical and insincere among the political class.
- Actual fear among elites stems from Trump's threat to entrenched powers and the existing oligarchic system.