The attack on former President Donald Trump has brought new drama to the already polarized US election race. The incident occurred during a rally that was attended by around 15,000 people, according to estimates by the Republican Party.
The international analyst of CNN Lourival Sant’Anna described the attack as extremely serious. “It was a very serious attack because it hit the former president’s ear, so by just a few centimeters it was still a major catastrophe,” explained Sant’Anna.
The gunman, who was killed by security forces, likely fired from the second floor of a building near the event. Despite being outside the security perimeter, the relatively short distance made the attack dangerously accurate.
Trump’s reaction and impact on the campaign
Immediately after the attack, Trump demonstrated a defiant reaction, raising his fist and shouting “fight, fight.” He later spoke out on his social media platform, Truth Social, and addressed the issue as political violence.
Sant’Anna believes that the incident could have a significant electoral impact, probably favorable to Trump. “An attack like this reinforces the narrative he has adopted over the years, but especially recently in light of the legal proceedings and the conviction he has already received, claiming he is a political victim,” explained the analyst.
Polarization and access to weapons: a dangerous combination
The analyst of the CNN highlighted that the attack occurred in a context of extreme political polarization in the United States. “There is a perception on both sides that the opponent’s victory would lead to the destruction of the country, to chaos or to the surrender of the country to the enemies,” Sant’Anna points out.
Furthermore, the easy access to firearms in the US increases the potential for violence in situations of high political tension. Sant’Anna warns that the combination of polarization and the availability of guns creates a particularly volatile scenario.
The incident against Trump adds a new element of unpredictability to the already tumultuous American presidential race, and could significantly influence voter behavior in the coming months.
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