Former President Donald Trump spoke about surviving two assassination attempts in two months during an X Spaces interview, attributing it to a possible divine plan for him to become president again. Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden, suggesting that their rhetoric may have incited the attacks against him. Trump also confirmed that Biden called him to discuss the latest incident, and praised law enforcement for their handling of the situation.
Critics accused Trump of using the incidents to further his political agenda and suppress legitimate criticism. Former Rep. Joe Walsh acknowledged the seriousness of the assassination attempts but criticized Trump for inciting hate and violence with his own words.
Police arrested Ryan Routh for carrying a rifle onto Trump’s golf course in Florida. Routh, who is a supporter of Ukraine, had voted in a Democratic primary last year. The incident has reignited debates about the impact of political rhetoric and the need for civility in public discourse.
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