American politics enters into a new deadly phase!

On Saturday night in Pennsylvania, a spray of bullets grazed Donald Trump, resulting in the death of one rally attendee and critical injuries to two others. The suspect is being assumed to be dead. According to Al Jazeera, Kevin Rojek, a spokesman for FBI, said officials have identified the shooter, but would not release details.

This incident has significantly impacted the 2024 presidential campaign, tearing apart the nation’s social and cultural fabric and shattering the long-held illusion of security in American politics. Trump’s minor injuries were close to being severe, as a photograph by Doug Mills of the New York Times shows a bullet streaking near the former president’s head.

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Such a dramatic act of violence against a presidential candidate has not been seen since Ronald Reagan was shot by John Hinckley Jr. in 1981. The future implications of this event on America’s political discourse are uncertain. Although it is certain that this attack will pull u Trump’s graph of popularity many notches.

There have been calls for calming rhetoric and fostering national unity. Within hours, President Joe Biden, Trump’s likely opponent in November, addressed the press in Delaware, stating, “There is no place in America for this kind of violence. It’s sick. We cannot be like this. We cannot condone this.”

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However, the violence has quickly intensified the partisan conflict that has defined American politics in recent decades. Some Republican politicians are blaming Democrats for the attack. (Reminded me of the Pakistani political arena) Meanwhile, the national spotlight on Trump will be harsh when he takes the stage on Thursday night. Every eye will watch for a sign of nervousness or defiance. Already, images of a bloodied but defiant Trump with an upraised fist are poised to become a rallying symbol in Milwaukee. The Republican Party will most certainly use this as a symbol of bravery & defiance.

In this unpredictable electoral year, one thing is certain: American politics have entered a new, deadly phase.

The writer is a lawyer, academic and political analyst. She has authored a book titled ‘A Comparative Analysis of Media & Media Laws in Pakistan.’ She can be contacted at: yasmeenali62@gmail.com and tweets at @yasmeen_9
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