Leading newspapers, including The Enquirer and NBC News, have linked the recent assassination attempts on Donald Trump to his campaign's inflammatory rhetoric on immigration.
Former president Donald Trump has faced two assassination attempts in recent weeks, prompting a wave of criticism directed at his campaign's increasingly incendiary language. NBC News anchor Lester Holt has drawn a direct connection between the attempts on Trump's life and the "increasingly fierce rhetoric" employed by his campaign.
Holt's comments came following a foiled plot to assassinate Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course in Florida. During his broadcast, Holt noted the escalating rhetoric on the campaign trail, particularly regarding Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio.
Trump's Fierce Rhetoric Blamed for Assassination Attempts
Holt's remarks echoed the sentiments expressed in a letter to the editor published in The Enquirer, a Cincinnati newspaper. The letter blamed Trump's rhetoric for the assassination attempts, accusing him of "bringing a lot of this stuff on himself."
The letter's author specifically pointed to Trump's persistent claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield were responsible for the town's crime problems. These claims have been widely debunked and condemned by local officials.
Trump's Fierce Rhetoric Blamed for Assassination Attempts
The Enquirer's publication of the letter reflects a growing consensus among media outlets that Trump's rhetoric has contributed to the threats he faces. The newspaper emphasized that it does not condone violence of any kind, but it acknowledged the role that Trump's language has played in inciting violence.
Other media outlets have also raised concerns about the potential consequences of Trump's rhetoric. MSNBC host Ari Melber questioned whether the Trump campaign would tone down its language in light of the recent assassination attempts.
Trump's Fierce Rhetoric Blamed for Assassination Attempts
A Fox News Digital report obtained a letter from a different Gannett-owned newspaper, The USA Today, which echoed the concerns expressed in The Enquirer's letter. The USA Today letter suggested that Trump could reduce his risk of assassination by ceasing to charge the American people for Secret Service protection at his Trump-owned properties.
The letters published in The Enquirer and USA Today highlight the growing public scrutiny of Trump's campaign rhetoric and its potential impact on his personal safety. As the campaign continues, it remains to be seen whether Trump will heed these warnings and moderate his language.
Trump's Fierce Rhetoric Blamed for Assassination Attempts
