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Former President Donald Trump has faced a second assassination attempt in just over two months, raising concerns about the impact of inflammatory political rhetoric and the heightened security risks for politicians. The latest incident, which involved a man aiming a rifle at Trump, comes after a shooting incident at a Trump rally in July, where a would-be assassin injured the former president and killed a rally goer. Experts warn that the inflammatory rhetoric surrounding the 2024 election has created a climate of animosity and potentially emboldened individuals to act on their extremist views.

Elon Musk reacted to the Trump campaign’s claims that Democratic rhetoric led to a second assassination attempt against Donald Trump, simply stating “No wonder.” This incident has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the potential impact of political discourse on violence.

During a heated election rally in Rajasthan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi used divisive language that framed politics as a zero-sum game and portrayed the Muslim minority as adversaries. This rhetoric goes against his previous efforts to celebrate India’s diversity and send an expansive message to all citizens. While political debate about welfare and identity is legitimate, the PM’s speech narrowed the possibilities and painted an entire community as an adversary. This is a disturbing step back from his trajectory as a leader who has risen above India’s fault lines.