Trump is a target of political violence, but he’s hardly its only cause
Donald Trump says attempts on his life reflect his impact as president. A gunman breached security at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, allegedly aiming to assassinate Trump and senior officials. The article argues that while Trump is a target of political violence, he is not its sole cause.
- ▪Trump claimed that those who make the biggest impact are the ones who are targeted, expressing a sense of honor at the security breach.
- ▪During the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, a gunman rushed security in an alleged attempt to kill Trump and high‑ranking administration members.
- ▪The incident is presented as part of broader political violence, with the author suggesting Trump is not the only driver of such threats.
- ▪The piece is written by Karen Tumulty and references other political topics.
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| Original publisher | Washington Post — Politics |
| Canonical URL | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/04/29/trump-violence-assasinations-polarization/ |
| Publication time | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:18 +0000 |
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Analysis by Karen TumultyTo hear Donald Trump tell it, the attempts on his life are a measure of his singularity as a president.“The people that do the most, the people that make the biggest impact, they’re the ones that they go after,” Trump said Saturday night after a gunman rushed security at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, allegedly intent on assassinating the president and high-ranking members of his administration. “I hate to say I’m honored by that, but we’ve done a lot.” CommentsTrump administrationHAND CURATEDJustin JouvenalSupreme Court will hear case on Trump’s ban on birthright citizenshipDecember 5, 2025Hannah KnowlesTrump faces heat from MAGA base on ‘America First’ agenda, EpsteinNovember 13, 2025Karen TumultyEpstein is the one issue that persistently…
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