In a shocking turn of events, the FBI, Secret Service, and ATF are investigating an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. At a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, shots were heard shortly after Trump took the stage.
Reports are that he’s “fine.” But kudos to President Biden for rushing to condemn this violence and wish Trump a speedy recovery. Indeed, Obama led political leaders across the spectrum in doing so.
Of course, the fateful irony is that no politician in US history has incited political violence more than Trump himself. The proverb “live by the sword, die by the sword” comes to mind.
That said, Trump has cultivated a cult-like following among his MAGA followers, drawing mythical comparisons between himself and Christ. Now, he has iconic images to reinforce those comparisons. Indeed, this assassination attempt will only bolster his myth of invincibility.
Still, I’m glad he’s okay. But God help America.
Meanwhile, Biden insisted just days ago that nobody has shown him evidence he can’t beat Trump. Well, Trump just produced an image for the ages that leaves no doubt.
Mind you, he’s such an amoral P T Barnum showman, if you didn’t know better, you’d be forgiven for thinking Trump scripted this shooting. Pass the torch, Joe.