Fanning the flames: political violence in Trump’s America

About this episode

The episode discusses the rise of political violence in America, focusing on Donald Trump's experiences and role in this context.

Donald Trump has compared himself to Abraham Lincoln and JFK after an alleged shooter, dubbed in his reported-manifesto as the “friendly federal assassin”, charged a security point armed with guns and knives. For a moment, the White House Correspondents dinner continued, the president and his guests unaware until the secret service pulled him from the stage, forming a human shield. This marks the third alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump in two years. As political violence targeting both sides of the aisle grows to unprecedented levels. Today, SMH columnist and former assistant managing editor of NPR in Washington, Bill Wyman on America’s surge in political violence and Trump’s role as both target and provocateur. If you enjoy 7am , the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support .   Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: SMH columnist Bill Wyman Photo:  PA/Alamy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Bill Wyman

Topics covered

• political violence
• Donald Trump
• assassination attempts
• media coverage
• American politics

Keywords

• political violence
• Donald Trump
• assassination attempt
• Bill Wyman
• media

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Organizations: NPR, SMH, Solstice Media

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