Trump survives assassination attempt as political tensions rise
After the attack on Donald Trump, a former advisor to Barack Obama spoke out, warning of the "real danger" of retaliatory attacks.
Donald Trump was shot during an election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The former U.S. president was hit near his right ear while speaking on stage. After hearing the shots, Trump fell but quickly got up on his own. Secret Service agents reacted swiftly and evacuated Trump from the scene.
Two people died: the assailant and one person from the audience; there are also injured individuals.
According to a statement from Trump's campaign team, his life is not in danger. The politician himself also spoke out. "I want to thank the United States Secret Service and all law enforcement agencies for their quick response," reads the statement.
Disturbing words from former Obama advisor
Brett Bruen, a former director in one of the departments of former President Barack Obama's administration, discussed the possible consequences of this incident with The U.S. Sun.
According to Bruen, this incident could bolster Trump's image as a strong leader, which could benefit him in the upcoming elections.
However, that is not all, as he also warned of the risk of retaliatory acts, especially in the face of the rhetoric used by both sides of the political spectrum.
I think there is a real danger that we could see retaliatory acts of violence - he stated.
Bruen emphasized that both Trump's team and the MAGA ("Make America Great Again") movement should reconsider their language to avoid inciting further aggression. He pointed to the need to reflect on the communication style that contributes to the escalation of political tensions in the country.
This should be a key moment for Americans to recognize that our politics are heading in a really dangerous direction - Bruen declared in The U.S. Sun.
Brett Bruen noted that the Biden administration must now carefully consider its next steps. Biden's campaign may be forced to pause its activities for a while to avoid escalating the situation. Bruen also noted that the effects of this incident could influence the dynamics of the election race, including potential changes in candidates' support.
Planned events
Despite the assassination attempt, the Republican National Committee confirmed that the convention planned for next week will proceed as scheduled. In a party statement, it was emphasized that Trump looks forward to meeting with voters and continuing his campaign.
