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Trump watches himself get shot ‘over and over’ and campaign staff fear he has PTSD: report (www.independent.co.uk)

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Donald Trump has watched a video clip of the attempt on his life at a Pennsylvania rally “over and over again,” leading to fears that he may be suffering from PTSD, according to a report.

The former president has viewed the “seven-second” clip, in which his right ear was grazed with a bullet, multiple times – an act which has not helped a reported mental spiral brought on by Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 race.

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[-] EnderMB@lemmy.world 52 points 3 months ago

Can someone spread a credible-sounding rumour that due to this shooting Trump is considering a ban on guns?

It would be the death of MAGA, as they internally wrestle their love of guns for their fanatic support of Trump.

[-] Wogi@lemmy.world 19 points 3 months ago

Trump has been screeching about gun control behind closed doors. It's hard to find information on it because his staffers are understandably keeping that from the media. But he's been screaming about it since he was shot at.

[-] EnderMB@lemmy.world 11 points 3 months ago

Oh man, can you imagine the shitstorm if the Harris campaign were to get hold of that footage? Imagine the Dems targeting the GOP by saying "look, they want to take your guns!"

[-] RestrictedAccount@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

PACs should run that non stop in stronghold counties to depress turnout

[-] Spacehooks@reddthat.com 9 points 3 months ago

I hear People are talking about Trump discussing it. The best people.

[-] Fedizen@lemmy.world 17 points 3 months ago

he's already attempted to ban bump stocks, which is more of an attempt than biden

[-] _stranger_@lemmy.world 15 points 3 months ago

"Take the guns first, go through due process second"

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trump-take-firearms-first/

He's a fascist and wants to be a dictator, it shouldn't be surprising.

[-] Nasan@sopuli.xyz 10 points 3 months ago

They were effectively banned for 6 years, only to have the ruling overturned this year by the ~~evil council~~ Supreme Court.

[-] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 10 points 3 months ago

He's already said "Take the guns first, then go through due process second" and none of them batted an eye

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