Elections

The Worst Political Violence of 2024 May Lie Ahead—Thanks to Trump

POWDER KEG

A threat to the life of a political candidate is heinous—but Trump’s response to a second assassination attempt has been to further enflame and divide.

David Rothkopf
David Rothkopf
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David Rothkopf

David Rothkopf

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