Trump Blames Biden Rhetoric for Latest Attack Attempt \ Newslooks \ Washington DC \ Mary Sidiqi \ Evening Edition \ Donald Trump blamed President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for an alleged assassination attempt, claiming their rhetoric about him being a threat to democracy fueled the attack. Despite his own controversial campaign language, Trump emphasized that political discourse is escalating dangerously. Investigations into the incident continue, with no confirmed motive yet.
Trump Blames Biden Rhetoric Quick Look
- Trump’s accusation: Claims without evidence that Biden and Harris’ rhetoric incited an assassination attempt.
- Campaign context: Election just 50 days away, early ballots already mailed.
- Previous attempt: In July, a bullet grazed Trump’s ear; he initially called for unity.
- Investigations ongoing: Authorities still examining the motives behind both incidents.
- Trump’s rhetoric: Continues attacking Democrats, claiming felony cases against him are politically motivated.
- Biden’s reaction: Expressed relief Trump was unharmed, urged more resources for Secret Service.
Deep Look
Donald Trump claimed without providing evidence that recent comments made by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, which labeled him a threat to democracy, had inspired a new assassination attempt on his life. The former president suggested that this rhetoric directly contributed to the dangerous situation. His accusations came despite his own history of provocative campaign language and advocacy for the prosecution of his political opponents.
This accusation arose just as the U.S. presidential election is only 50 days away, with early ballots already being mailed in some states. The election campaign, already turbulent, has become one of the most chaotic in modern U.S. history, especially following the reported assassination attempt that occurred on Sunday. Fortunately, Trump emerged unscathed from the incident in Florida, and he expressed his gratitude to the Secret Service for their swift action in protecting him. Nevertheless, Trump did not hesitate to shift blame onto his political rivals.
During an interview with Fox News Digital, Trump remarked, “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 it — both from the inside and out.” This reaction marked a notable shift from Trump’s response to a similar event earlier in July during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he had been grazed by a bullet. At the time, Trump had called for national unity, emphasizing the importance of standing together as a country. However, just a few days later, he returned to his usual critical tone, targeting Democrats and using inflammatory rhetoric.
Authorities are still investigating the motives behind both the Pennsylvania shooting and Sunday’s incident in Florida. Trump has made it clear that he views these attempts as politically motivated, and he continues to attribute blame to his opponents. This stance persists despite the criticism Trump has faced for his own inflammatory remarks, which have often called for the prosecution of his political enemies. Additionally, Trump has claimed that the felony charges brought against him are politically driven, despite the lack of evidence to support this claim.
In a post shared on his social media platform on Monday, Trump reiterated that he has been targeted for political reasons. He wrote that the left has “taken politics in our Country to a whole new level of Hatred, Abuse, and Distrust” and warned that the situation “will only get worse.” Trump also shifted his focus to the issue of immigration, even though there is no evidence to suggest that the individual arrested in connection with the assassination attempt was an immigrant.
This latest accusation is part of a pattern of Trump amplifying conspiracy theories and false rumors. Just last week, he had spread unverified claims that Haitian immigrants in Ohio were abducting and eating pets, a falsehood that led to schools and government buildings being evacuated amid bomb threats. These episodes have contributed to an overall sense of instability in the country, further heightened by Sunday’s incident.
In contrast, President Biden avoided engaging in political rhetoric on Monday. Speaking briefly before boarding a helicopter to travel to Delaware, Biden expressed relief that Trump was unharmed and called for additional resources to support the Secret Service, urging Congress to take action. Following the July incident in Pennsylvania, Biden had also called for lowering the political temperature but, like Trump, eventually returned to criticizing his rival, characterizing Trump as a danger to the nation’s core democratic values.
Historian Douglas Brinkley of Rice University described Sunday’s event as “deeply troubling” and emphasized that it only added to the chaos and uncertainty in an already tumultuous election year. Brinkley remarked, “2024 has just unspooled in a chaotic and frightful fashion. It’s impossible for anybody to get footing in their daily lives with a news cycle that is so constantly grim and absurd.”
At the time of the Florida incident, Trump was already scheduled to spend the day at his Mar-a-Lago residence. According to sources familiar with his plans, Trump was briefed in person by Ronald Rowe, the acting director of the Secret Service, who had traveled to West Palm Beach to oversee the situation.
Despite the assassination attempt, Trump’s schedule continued. On Monday night, he was expected to make a live appearance on the social media platform X to discuss cryptocurrency and promote the launch of a new platform created by his sons. Trump is also expected to return to the campaign trail on Tuesday with a town hall in Flint, Michigan, followed by additional appearances in New York, Washington, and North Carolina later in the week.
Meanwhile, Vice President Harris, who is also actively campaigning, was meeting with labor leaders at the Teamsters headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Harris is seeking to solidify support from labor unions as the Democratic presidential nominee. She is set to campaign in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, followed by stops in Michigan and Wisconsin later in the week.
As the campaign continues, the investigation into the armed individual detained at Trump’s Florida golf course remains ongoing. The FBI is leading the investigation and working to determine a possible motive. This is just the latest twist in a campaign season that has already seen significant upheavals, including Trump’s criminal trial and conviction and the conclusion of Biden’s reelection campaign following his poor debate performance. The race was fundamentally altered when Harris took Biden’s place as the Democratic candidate.
Trump’s campaign has also faced cyberattacks. In August, it was revealed that Iranian actors had hacked Trump’s campaign and distributed sensitive internal documents. The Justice Department is reportedly preparing charges in connection with the breach.
While Trump continues to blame Democrats for characterizing him as a threat to democracy, investigators have not yet commented on the motive behind Sunday’s attack. Republican strategist David Urban, a Trump ally, commented on the unprecedented nature of the campaign, noting the deep sense of uncertainty it has fostered.
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