The shots intended to kill Donald Trump Saturday evening only grazed him but they gravely wounded American democracy. This at a time our system of government was already reeling from a series of assaults starting with the Jan. 6th insurrection.
The Supreme Court has further undermined democracy with a number of questionable decisions. And today, a Trump-appointed judge has dismissed his classified records case.
Our system of justice is in freefall.
Meanwhile, the main beneficiary of the assassination attempt politically is Trump. At the present time, he seems unstoppable in his quest to return to the White House. Then again, this has been the most troubled election year since 1968, and who knows what further disruptions are yet to come.
HEADLINES:
Trump classified documents case dismissed by judge over special counsel appointment (CNBC)
Biden appeals for ‘unity’ after attempted Trump assassination, orders security review (AP)
Trump says to ‘stand united’ as FBI seeks motive in assassination attempt (WP)
A Nation Inflamed (New Yorker)
Kinzinger says JD Vance’s response to shooting should ‘disqualify’ him from VP consideration (The Hill)
Trump headed to Republican convention after surviving assassination attempt (Reuters)
After Trump assassination attempt, Biden campaign pauses ads, events, attacks (ABC)
After saying she wouldn't be there, Nikki Haley will now speak at Republican convention (NPR)
Shooter was a registered Republican and worked at a nursing home in Pennsylvania (WP)
Trump Gunman Was Loner Who Wore Hunting Gear to School (Daily Beast)
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