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The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, leaving President Biden with a series of critical decisions to make. In the immediate aftermath, Biden’s response was swift and measured: he reached out to Trump, suspended his political ads, and returned to the White House.

 

This decisive action was designed to project a sense of presidential leadership and to reduce the political tension that has gripped the nation. The moment offers Biden a unique opportunity to reinvigorate his presidency and address criticisms from within his own party about his effectiveness.

 

Prior to the shocking event, Biden's advisers were in agreement that the president needed to confront Trump head-on in his re-election campaign. However, this strategy now faces a significant complication. It is challenging to politically attack someone who has just narrowly escaped an assassination attempt. Biden now finds himself in a delicate balancing act: he must continue to highlight the threat he believes Trump poses to democracy, while also recognizing the gravity of the recent attempt on Trump’s life.

 

After the attack, Biden chose a cautious approach. He connected with Trump and then returned to the White House past midnight. His campaign has not confirmed whether he will proceed with planned campaign stops in Austin and Las Vegas later in the week. Biden's initial inclination, as reported by his advisers, was to gather more information before making any public statements.

 

When he did address the nation, he made an effort to reach out to Trump on a personal level, referring to him as "Donald." He condemned the violence, stating, "There's no place in America for this kind of violence." He reiterated this point by saying, "It's sick," and emphasized the need for national unity, adding, "It's one of the reasons we have to unite this country."

 

Throughout his presidency, Biden has made combating political extremism a central theme of his campaign. He has frequently cited Trump's response to far-right extremism in Charlottesville, Virginia, as a pivotal moment that drove him to run for president. Biden’s fundamental argument against Trump is deeply personal: he contends that Trump is morally unfit for the presidency, often referring to him as a "convicted felon." However, the attempt on Trump’s life has made this argument more complex and sensitive.

 

The incident has undoubtedly altered the dynamics of the 2024 campaign in ways that Biden's advisers are still trying to fully understand. Republicans believe that the assassination attempt, combined with Trump’s defiant response, will ultimately play to Trump’s advantage. Conversely, Democrats are adopting a more cautious, wait-and-see approach, avoiding premature conclusions about the political ramifications of the event.

 

The shooting has introduced a new layer of complexity to Biden's campaign strategy. His immediate actions to reach out to Trump and halt political ads were clear attempts to demonstrate leadership and empathy. However, how he restarts his campaign and addresses the electorate in the coming weeks will require careful navigation. Biden must strike a balance between condemning political violence and continuing to present his case against Trump’s return to power.

 

As Biden moves forward, his campaign will need to craft a message that acknowledges the seriousness of the assassination attempt while also addressing the broader issues of political extremism and threats to democracy. The incident has shifted the campaign landscape significantly, and Biden's response in the days and weeks to come will be crucial in shaping both the narrative and his prospects for the 2024 election. The stakes are high, and the president’s ability to handle this delicate situation could define his re-election bid and influence the future direction of American politics.

 

Credit: AXIOS 2024-07-15

 

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14 minutes ago, Hakuna Matata said:

The question of whether Trump had previously requested more from the Secret Service was raised by our media during the day and then dismissed. 

 

Dismissed or squelched?

 

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40 minutes ago, Hanaguma said:

True. Perhaps Biden can start with himself. He's the one who said "put Trump in the bull's eye" just a few days ago.  The Democrats' campaign consists almost entirely of ad hom attacks on Trump and catastrophizing what would happen if Trump wins the election. If you want to look for the real heated rhetoric, look left. 

Biden has started the process of cooling down the temperature and healing in his Oval office address. He condemned political violence and appealed to the nation for unity. I hope Trump will do the same at the RNC to bring the country together and resist the spectacle. 

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3 minutes ago, Hanaguma said:

You think Trump will be invited to speak at the DNC?  Perhaps, after all he IS the vice president according to Biden...

You got me mate. Thanks for pointing out. 

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1 hour ago, Hanaguma said:

the one who said "put Trump in the bull's eye" just a few days ago. 

I doubt the Republican shooter took only a few days to plan everything. These activities are usually not ad hoc.

Biden's words do look bad in hindsight.

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2 hours ago, placeholder said:

Who apart from a few wingnuts is calling for Trump to be shot? HOw is calling for Trump to be stopped a call for assassination?

 

Calling for him to be shot would subject someone to arrest. 

 

Mostly, they're lamenting that the assassin missed, suggesting that the next one take more target practice. 

 

Edit:  Here's a Dem representative's staffer who got fired for it:

 

A staffer for Democratic Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson has been fired after suggesting “shooting lessons” following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump Saturday.

 

https://dailycaller.com/2024/07/14/house-dem-staffer-fired-dont-miss-next-time-trump-assassination-attempt/

 

How stupid can a gub'ment staff member be...  (Don't answer, that's rhetorical)   Kudos to her boss for giving her the boot.

 

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1 hour ago, Hanaguma said:

Might be a great moment in bipartisanship...

Listening to both leaders spoke after the shooting, this may be the moment that may have significant consequence on the election. Would there be major announcement at the RNC and subsequently at the DNC regarding election candidacy. Hope it does for the good of the nation moving forward. 

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8 hours ago, Tug said:

Sounds like a measured intelligent response.what will be interesting is trump’s response going forward im suspecting call for violence and retribution.enough of the chaos dump trump let the law take its course 

BBC reported this morning that Trump has written a new speech for the Republican COnvention. Hopefully, he will tone down the rhetoric.

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It's ironic that the shooter's actions have an effect quite opposite of what he wanted to achieve.

 

But the attempt on his life doesn't make Trump a good president.

 

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9 hours ago, Tug said:

Sounds like a measured intelligent response.what will be interesting is trump’s response going forward im suspecting call for violence and retribution.enough of the chaos dump trump let the law take its course 

From your comments it is quite obvious that you are not happy unless you are spouting a lot of nonsense.  Trump will not call for violence and retribution like you are wishing for. Instead he will do just the opposite.

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1 hour ago, placnx said:

BBC reported this morning that Trump has written a new speech for the Republican COnvention. Hopefully, he will tone down the rhetoric.

Trump set the tone for the RNC and the latest was that it will be business as usual. RNC speakers told to maintain their original plan. The strategy is to project confidence and not show any weakness. If the same devisive rhetoric at the RNC, Trump will miss chance to appeal to the broader voter base. 

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17 hours ago, placnx said:

BBC reported this morning that Trump has written a new speech for the Republican COnvention. Hopefully, he will tone down the rhetoric.

I hope he tones it up. He's suffered 3 years of abuse after the last election, and now it's time for payback.

You stick it to them Donald.

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18 hours ago, placnx said:

BBC reported this morning that Trump has written a new speech for the Republican COnvention. Hopefully, he will tone down the rhetoric.

 

He won't have to. 

 

In case you hadn't noticed, it is Biden demanding his political opponent be put in the bullseye days before the assassination attempt. Not Trump. 

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8 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

He won't have to. 

 

In case you hadn't noticed, it is Biden demanding his political opponent be put in the bullseye days before the assassination attempt. Not Trump. 


More out of context irrelevance.

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1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:

I hope he tones it up. He's suffered 3 years of abuse after the last election, and now it's time for payback.

You stick it to them Donald.


He could start by reaching out to the family of the fire fighter who died in the shooting:

 

https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-joe-biden-corey-helen-comperatore-wife-called-rally-1925577

 

That aside, has anyone seen Trump since?

 

 

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2 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:


More out of context irrelevance.

 

Is this out of context as well?

 

It's at 2:25 so you won't have to lose any precious posting time watching it. 

 

 

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55 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Is this out of context as well?

 

It's at 2:25 so you won't have to lose any precious posting time watching it. 

 

 

‘Recharge freedom’. 
 

Whether you found them or they found you, I suggest you avoid their investing tips.

 

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