Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki and Senator Elizabeth Warren have expressed concern over the rhetoric employed by former President Donald Trump, particularly in the wake of two assassination attempts against him.
In a recent appearance on MSNBC's "Inside With Jen Psaki," former White House press secretary Jen Psaki and Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., discussed their fears regarding former President Trump's rhetoric following two assassination attempts against him.
"You hear this ‘fight, fight, fight’ chant, which you heard Trump do right after the shooting in Butler," Psaki said to Warren, referencing Trump's immediate reaction to the first attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania in July. "We saw that once again on TRUTH Social."
Psaki and Warren Condemn Trump's Rhetoric, Expressing Fear Over Safety
Warren expressed agreement with Psaki, stating, "And that is a very, very different kind of approach not just to politics, but to democracy, and one that ultimately does put our democracy at risk, puts us all at risk."
Warren noted that she has used the term "fight" in political rhetoric, but emphasized that her usage does not condone violence, while Trump's statements could be interpreted as such. "That is very, very different from a man who incited an insurrection, a man who refers to his political rivals as vermin, a man who has said just in recent days that he wants to lock up the people who don’t agree with him," she said.
Psaki and Warren Condemn Trump's Rhetoric, Expressing Fear Over Safety
The progressive lawmaker's comments follow a similar statement made by New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman, who asserted that Trump "inspires" political violence.
Warren emphasized the need to provide full protection to Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, but also stressed the importance of not overlooking Trump's policies amidst the assassination attempts. "We need to keep this open so people talk and people are able to make a decision. Do you want a candidate who’s embracing a nationwide abortion ban?" she said.
Psaki and Warren Condemn Trump's Rhetoric, Expressing Fear Over Safety
Warren concluded by highlighting Harris's commitment to protecting access to abortion and IVF, contrasting it with Trump's ambiguous stance on such issues.
The concerns expressed by Psaki and Warren represent a growing bipartisan consensus regarding the potential risks posed by Trump's rhetoric. The former president's continued use of provocative language and his encouragement of his supporters to "fight" have raised alarms among political analysts and law enforcement officials.
Psaki and Warren Condemn Trump's Rhetoric, Expressing Fear Over Safety
The two assassination attempts against Trump have only heightened these concerns, emphasizing the need for responsible political discourse and the preservation of democratic values.
