I Can’t Stop Thinking About the Grimmest Part of the Latest Assassination Attempt
The article examines the motives of Cole Tomas Allen, a California teacher accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump and members of his Cabinet, noting that Allen's political views aligned closely with mainstream liberal discourse despite his violent actions. The author reflects on how extreme rhetoric has become normalized in American politics, particularly within MAGA and liberal circles, without necessarily leading to widespread violence. The piece raises concerns about the thin line between heated political expression and acts of terrorism in an increasingly polarized environment.
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Politics Donald Trump’s Attempted Assassin Had Shocking Motives—Especially What They Weren’t A decade of MAGA has really done a number on us. By Luke Winkie Follow Luke Signed Up For Email Alerts Error Signing Up For Email Alerts Close Enter your email to receive alerts for this author. Thanks for signing up! You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time. You're already subscribed to the aa_Luke_Winkie newsletter. You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again, or manage all your newsletter subscriptions here . <div class="slate-notification--error"> Please enable javascript to sign up for newsletters. </div> Email address: Sign Up By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms.
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