"Political violence has become more commonplace in large part because of how much Donald Trump has rhetorically embraced it. He kicked off his first presidential campaign by calling for violence against protesters at his rallies."
"Trump has always forgiven his followers for their violence. The most notable example was the January 6 insurrection. That day, Trump tweeted 'Get smart Republicans. FIGHT!' before telling a crowd of angry supporters to march to the Capitol and 'show strength.'"
Political violence is increasingly prevalent, largely influenced by Donald Trump's rhetoric. His campaign began with calls for violence against protesters, and he has consistently praised violent actions by his supporters. Notable instances include his encouragement of violence at rallies and his response to the January 6 insurrection, where he urged supporters to 'fight' and later downplayed the violence as 'legitimate political discourse.' This normalization of violence poses a significant threat to democratic values.
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