Extremist rhetoric shapes extremist violence
The second assassination attempt on President Trump is a result of radical rhetoric from Kamala Harris and the left, which ought to be denounced publicly.
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The left’s extremist rhetoric against President Trump has led to another shocking attempt on his life.
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The radical rhetoric from the left targeting President Trump has resulted in another startling attempt on his life.
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Political disagreements and electoral rivalries are no excuse for dehumanization and disrespect of a former president.
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Political disagreements and electoral competition should never justify the dehumanization or disrespect of a former president.
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Kamala Harris and the radical left are willing to weaponize deceit and demonize Donald Trump, but refuse to take responsibility when their base adopts their messaging seriously.
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Kamala Harris and the radical left might use misleading and extreme language, but they shirk responsibility when their supporters act on these harmful messages.
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Being disturbed by these events is not enough; Harris must denounce this act of violence and the radical messaging that shaped it–extremist rhetoric shapes extremist violence.
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Being disturbed by these incidents is not enough; we must publicly reject both the violence and the rhetoric that provoked it, and Harris should also take a stand against it-extremist rhetoric shapes extremist violence.
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Extremist rhetoric shapes extremist violence
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The second assassination attempt on President Trump is a result of radical rhetoric from Kamala Harris and the left, which ought to be denounced publicly.
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SPEAKER FULL NAME, SPEAKER TITLE of the ORGANIZATION NAME said that the second assassination attempt on President Trump is a result of radical rhetoric from Kamala Harris and the left, which ought to be denounced publicly. LAST NAME made HIS/HER statement to PUBLICATION on DATE.
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AP News reported on the September 15 assassination attempt details. Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect, stayed outside Trump’s golf course in West Palm Beach armed with a rifle from 1:59 AM to 1:31 PM according to cell data. At 1:31 PM, an agent on Trump’s security noted a firearm in golf course bushes 400 to 500 yards from where Trump stood, and opened fire. Routh fled, but was apprehended and arrested nearby. Based on social media history and voting records, Routh's political leanings shifted from supporting Trump to supporting Democratic candidates and registering as an unaffiliated voter.
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Politico reported on Trump’s September 16 commentary following the second attempt on his life. Trump said “Their rhetoric is causing me to be shot at, when I am the one who is going to save the country, and they are the ones that are destroying the country — both from the inside and out.” Trump said that Biden and Harris are responsible because of a “combination of rhetoric and lawsuits they wrap me up in. These are the things that dangerous fools, like the shooter, listen to — that is the rhetoric they listen to, and the same with the first [assassination attempt].”
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Reuters reported on the criminal background of Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect. The suspect holds two prior North Carolina felony convictions, including possession of an unregistered fully automatic gun in 2002 and possession of stolen goods in 2010. Although Routh will likely face further charges, he is currently being held on two counts–possession of a firearm as a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
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In a September 15 X post, Harris said “I am deeply disturbed by the possible assassination attempt of former President Trump today. As we gather the facts, I will be clear: I condemn political violence. We all must do our part to ensure that this incident does not lead to more violence. I am thankful that former President Trump is safe. I commend the U.S. Secret Service and law enforcement partners for their vigilance. As President Biden said, our administration will ensure the secret service has every resource, capability and protective measure necessary to carry out its critical mission.”
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SPEAKER FULL NAME, a resident of SPEAKER CITY NAME was first elected to the role of Chair of the ORGANIZATION in 20XX. As Chair, he/she is focused on boosting Republican voter turnout, growing the Party’s membership, and communicating the Party’s positions on issues that matter to GEOGRAPHY voters.
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