President Donald Trump condemned the recent assassination of a Minnesota legislator and her husband, and the attempted assassination of another, highlighting the increasing prevalence of political violence in the U.S. The article details various incidents of political violence, including past attempts on Trump's life, the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, attacks on other politicians, and historical assassinations, while discussing the lack of significant change in gun laws or political rhetoric despite these events. The suspected gunman in Minnesota reportedly had a target list of politicians supporting abortion access.
Trump condemns Minnesota shootings, but violence has long played a role in U.S. politics
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️President Donald Trump condemned the recent assassination of a Minnesota legislator and her husband, and the attempted assassination of another, highlighting the increasing prevalence of political violence in the U.S. The article details various incidents of political violence, including past attempts on Trump's life, the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, attacks on other politicians, and historical assassinations, while discussing the lack of significant change in gun laws or political rhetoric despite these events. The suspected gunman in Minnesota reportedly had a target list of politicians supporting abortion access.
Trending- 1 1856: Pro-slavery congressman Preston Brooks beats anti-slavery senator Charles Sumner on the Senate floor.
- 2 1865: President Abraham Lincoln is assassinated.
- 3 1901: President William McKinley is assassinated.
- 4 2007: Former Arizona congresswoman Gabby Giffords survives an assassination attempt.
- 5 Jan. 6, 2021: Attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump.
- 6 2020: FBI thwarts a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
- 7 2022: A conspiracy theorist breaks into Nancy Pelosi’s house and beats her husband, Paul Pelosi.
- 8 Past two months: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's house set on fire; two Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in Washington; a man sets fire to people attending a march in Boulder, Colorado.
- 9 Past week: Repeated clashes between police and protesters in Los Angeles; Senator Alex Padilla restrained and handcuffed by bodyguards.
- 10 Saturday (recent): Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, are assassinated, and state senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, are wounded in Minnesota; 'No Kings' protests occur; Austin, Texas state capitol evacuated due to a threat.
- 11 Sunday (recent): Senator Amy Klobuchar appears on CNN to discuss political tone.
- Assassinations and injuries of politicians and their families
- Increased political polarization and rhetoric
- Calls for stricter gun laws and tighter security
- Resignation of the head of the Secret Service
- Evacuation of state capitol buildings
- Ongoing manhunts for suspects
- Lack of significant policy changes despite repeated incidents
What: Assassination of a Minnesota legislator and her husband, attempted assassination of another, and condemnation by President Trump, set against a backdrop of increasing political violence in the U.S. and historical incidents.
When: Early morning of Saturday (recent Minnesota attacks); Jan. 6, 2021 (Capitol attack); past two months (Pennsylvania, Washington, Boulder incidents); past week (Los Angeles clashes); 2017 (baseball practice shooting); 2020 (Whitmer plot); 2022 (Pelosi's husband attack); 1865 (Lincoln assassination); 1901 (McKinley assassination); 1856 (Sumner beating); Sunday (recent CNN appearance).
Where: United States, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Florida, Washington (D.C.), Boulder (Colorado), Los Angeles, Austin (Texas), Arizona, Michigan.
Why: The suspected gunman, Vance Luther Boelter, reportedly had a target list of politicians who support abortion access and papers with 'No Kings' written on them, suggesting political motivation. Broader context includes deeply polarized politics, a lack of stricter gun laws, and a long history of political violence in the U.S.
How: Shootings (Minnesota, Washington, baseball practice), arson (Pennsylvania, Boulder), physical assault (Capitol, Pelosi's husband, Sumner), deployment of National Guard and Marines, restraint and handcuffing by bodyguards.