In the United States, political tensions have escalated after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. This is the first attack on a politician of such caliber since 1981, when a fanatic shot Ronald Reagan. The event has forced Americans to recall the tragic 1960s, when John and Robert Kennedy were killed.
God’s envoy
The attempt on Trump has united his supporters, who see him as “God-sent” and the one who will save America. A photo of a bloodied Trump raising his fist has already gone viral, and now it is being printed on t-shirts with the slogan “The shooting made me stronger.” It is expected that on July 15th, at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, Trump will be officially nominated as the presidential candidate.
Critics of Joe Biden have begun to blame him and the intelligence services for failing to prevent the attack. Ohio Senator Jay DeVein has stated that Biden’s rhetoric, calling Trump an authoritarian fascist, led to this attack. Trump’s campaign manager, Chris Lasivita, also accused the Democrats of fueling hatred.
However, there are other voices reminding of Trump’s own responsibility for violence, particularly the storming of the Capitol in 2021 after his election defeat. Biden’s and his team’s official reaction was measured and empathetic. Biden stated that there is no place for violence in America, and called for unity. He even interrupted his weekend in Delaware to respond to the event.
Criticism of Trump is no longer allowed
Even Nancy Pelosi, known for her opposition to Trump, expressed her sympathy and prayers for his health, recalling the attack on her husband two years ago. Biden’s campaign has decided to temporarily suspend criticism of Trump and pull political ads to avoid further fueling the situation.
However, tensions in the country continue to rise. The latest polls showed the following results:
- Biden is trailing Trump by two percentage points.
- Over 60% of Democrats have expressed a desire to see a different candidate from the party.
- Almost 80% of voters are concerned about Biden’s health.
However, the opinion on the showdown between Biden and Trump has remained relatively unchanged due to mutual distrust of both candidates.
“Me too!”
American billionaire Elon Musk made a sensational statement after the attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump, which occurred on July 13. Musk revealed that he had been targeted for assassination twice in the last eight months.
The owner of the social network X (formerly Twitter) clarified that both incidents happened separately, and the suspects were apprehended near Tesla’s headquarters. He announced this in his X network account.
Predicting how American moods will change after the attempt on Trump is difficult. But one thing is clear: the 2024 presidential elections have already reached an unprecedented level of tension, and the country is gearing up for a heated political autumn.
