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N.J. Democrat ignites right wing by saying assassination attempt stemmed from GOP rhetoric, ‘availability of assault rifles’ (www.nj.com)

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Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) tore into Republicans as many of them blame the Democrats' rhetoric for the second assassination attempt on former President Trump.

Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt while he was golfing at his resort in Florida on Sunday. No one was hurt, but Trump has since blamed Democrat rhetoric for the second attempt on his life in just two months.

CNN's Jim Acosta on Monday asked Sherrill Monday whether the protection around the former president needs to change in the wake of the latest incident. She suggested that the attempted assassination stemmed from the GOP's rhetoric and the availability of assault rifles in the country.

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[-] thegr8goldfish@startrek.website 22 points 1 month ago

With a headline like that I expect some reactions from Republicans in the article. You can't just say they are ignited but give me no descriptions or, even better, pictures.

[-] EatATaco@lemm.ee 5 points 1 month ago

At best you were going to get some tweets. Nothing might actually be better. Lol

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