Trump faces another attempt on his life: Letters to the Editor Sep. 17, 2024
With a second assassination attempt within just two months, the contrast between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Harris is becoming increasingly clear (“Another ‘sniper’ takes aim at Don,” Sept.16).Trump has previously endured two impeachment trials, multiple legal challenges, constant demonization by the media and a rigged presidential debate.Harris, on the other hand, rarely holds interviews, was handed the nomination, is never challenged by the media and lies without consequence.Of these two candidates, which one do you believe is more battle-tested to be president?Luana DunnMedfordI completely agree that former President Donald Trump’s level of security is scandalous (“The Trump Security Scandal,” Editorial, Sept 16).How many assassination attempts will it take for the Secret Service to get things right? Donald Trump Jr.
was spot on when he asked how many more attempts on his father’s life will continue to fail.Hearing Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw state that Trump’s “security is limited” because he is not a sitting president makes it clear that it’s time to increase his security detail.When Trump hits the links to play golf, he should be fully protected.Sal GiarrataniBoston, Mass.One of the dirty little secrets of American history is that many political assassins have been often influenced by leftist rhetoric.Leon Czolgosz, former President William McKinley’s assassin, was directly influenced by the radical communist rants of Emma Goldman.
Goldman was an ardent leftist who spewed hatred for America and advocated for the overthrow of the government.Today, we again see so-called journalists regurgitating the same hateful rhetoric against both Trump and any segment of the government influenced by Republican policies.The blame for these assassination attempts rests with them and the Washington elites who echo those antagonistic statements and refuse to take the higher ground.Rick CabreraElmhurstThe second plot ...