Kimmel Takes Stock of Trump's Rhetoric After Suspect's Arrest
Briefly

Jimmy Kimmel highlighted the disarray of the gunman's political views, pointing out that his recent support for Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy indicates a troubling mindset. Kimmel further criticized Trump's reaction, noting how the former president shifts blame onto others for his dangerous rhetoric, claiming that inflammatory statements are merely his 'style.' Kimmel sarcastically commented on Trump being a 'calming influence' while emphasizing the extreme nature of Trump's own words and actions.
In the context of the assassination attempt, Kimmel mocked the notion that Trump's inflammatory language can be justified. He recounted Trump's ridiculous claim of Haitian immigrants eating pets in Ohio and humorous statements about political figures, underlining that such rhetoric contributes to a hostile environment. Kimmel discussed how Trump is not a source of reconciliation in political discourse, instead perpetuating chaos and division, which ultimately encourages violent acts.
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