Why I’m reluctant to discuss the latest assassination attempt

From The Daily Article by The Denison Forum

May 4, 2026 · 8 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the reluctance to engage with the news of an assassination attempt on President Trump and the feelings of helplessness and empowerment it evokes.

The FBI and prosecutors have released new footage of the man charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. If you’re like me, however, this news is not how you prefer to begin your week. I’m with you. I have chosen in recent days not to focus on the latest assassination attempt, beyond the event itself, for two reasons. One is that the story makes me feel helpless. The other is that avoiding it makes me feel empowered. Now I see that both sentiments, while understandable, are fallacious. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. You can read this article on our website . You may also receive it in your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter . NOTE: Denison Forum is a fully donor-funded nonprofit ministry. To support our calling, please donate today .

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Jim Denison

Topics covered

assassination attempt
politics
empowerment
helplessness
current events

Keywords

assassination
Trump
FBI
politics
current events
Denison Forum
helplessness
empowerment

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Organizations: FBI, Denison Forum, The Daily Article

Places: United States