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Another assassination attempt on Trump

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25Avalon Sun 15-Sept-24 22:35:47

Breaking news all over the telly.

Deedaa Tue 17-Sept-24 20:39:53

Unfortunately the last thing we want is Trump assassinated. Trump as President is bad enough, Trump as a martyr would just be horrific.

VioletSky Tue 17-Sept-24 19:37:19

What I will never understand is why a convicted felon can lose the right to vite in the US but a convicted felon can still run for president?

Wyllow3 Tue 17-Sept-24 19:30:41

By that I mean, he did not fire, so it comes down to intention?

Wyllow3 Tue 17-Sept-24 19:29:19

Trump has used the alleged attempt to blame the democrats

edition.cnn.com/2024/09/17/politics/trump-incendiary-claims-analysis/index.html

But the man held currently on gun ownership charges has not been charged with further offences.

M0nica Tue 17-Sept-24 19:23:08

No, of course it won't, if Trump had his way it would just mean more people being given he right to carry guns.

Wyllow3 Tue 17-Sept-24 19:01:45

Will it make them look again at gun laws at last? Unfortunately I don't expect a positive answer from Trump.

catd Tue 17-Sept-24 18:56:06

Wonder how much he and his team decided to pay the so called assassin. He seemed pretty calm when he was arrested. I wouldn't put anything past Trump

CariadAgain Tue 17-Sept-24 15:51:01

Don't quote me on this - but I think there's just been a 3rd attempt at him.

All of the US presidential hopefuls give me the heeby-jeebies = can't stand any of them. But, if we've now got up to the 3rd attempt = time for someone to be "Asking Questions" about just who hates democracy so much that they're trying to subvert it. Well they all try and subvert it - but this is so blatant.

TanaMa Tue 17-Sept-24 15:45:52

Not always Nanba8 - they came to OUR rescue in WW2!

MayBee70 Tue 17-Sept-24 15:25:21

mh1953

It amazes me that Donald Trump, with a PROVEN 4 year record of improving the economy, keeping the border safe, the world at peace, can get such cynical, ugly comments and accusations, and most of you aren't even Americans! Let's see some proof of your comments and theories, do your own research without using sponsored websites. Hating anyone without proof because of heresay and rumors only makes us the one with the problem.

But I’ve heard the way he speaks to and about women with my own ears.

albertina Tue 17-Sept-24 15:22:05

The first attempt got him lots of sympathy and increased support. For that reason I smell a big fat rat here.

mh1953 Tue 17-Sept-24 15:21:08

It amazes me that Donald Trump, with a PROVEN 4 year record of improving the economy, keeping the border safe, the world at peace, can get such cynical, ugly comments and accusations, and most of you aren't even Americans! Let's see some proof of your comments and theories, do your own research without using sponsored websites. Hating anyone without proof because of heresay and rumors only makes us the one with the problem.

sazz1 Tue 17-Sept-24 15:03:11

I think these 2 attempts on an elderly man's life are disgusting. Whatever you think of Trump, and tbh I don't like him or his policies, he doesn't deserve this. It's a wonder at his age that he hasn't had a heart attack or stroke from the stress of these attacks. Terrible thing to do and I hope the perpetrator is jailed for a very long time.

Wyllow3 Tue 17-Sept-24 13:54:22

So are CNN and other US outlets.

Due caution until actual charges brought?

ANMI52 Tue 17-Sept-24 13:48:16

I notice that the BBC continues to refer to it as as ‘apparent’ assassination attempt.

Wyllow3 Tue 17-Sept-24 13:19:51

Freya5

nanna8

God help America - and God help the rest of us . Collateral damage. We always, always get drawn into America's wars. Can you think of a recent time they were not at war somewhere?

Agree and Biden is trying to get us to provide long range missiles to Ukraine, to hit Russia, what the hell . Why don't they do it. No the UK is being used as the lap dog of an American president again, and Starmer is falling for it just like Blair did.

Not an accurate picture:

in the recent talks on the Ukraine in discussion on long range with UK/NATO missiles promoted by requests from Zelensky....

Biden has most definitely not agreed and is in fact was the most unwilling in recent discussions - whether its internal US politics just before an election or a determined policy is anyones guess. The Storm Shadow missiles rely partly on US navigational technology.

As regards the UK (working alongside NATO)
and in the UK cross party discussions reveal that

"A number of former Conservative defence secretaries, including Ben Wallace, have urged the PM to lift restrictions" . Ed Davey also has said the same.

some details
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr75r70jgp7o
The FT (behind paywall on second reading) says that Biden might be coming round)
and its all due to be discussed at the UN in around 12 days.

The instigators are NATO and the missiles cannot be used without US co-operation.

Aveline Tue 17-Sept-24 12:43:49

My first thought exactly. All organised by Trump to get Trump a sympathy vote.

Mojack26 Tue 17-Sept-24 12:40:01

Agree, probably organised ithimself!

Freya5 Tue 17-Sept-24 09:03:07

nanna8

God help America - and God help the rest of us . Collateral damage. We always, always get drawn into America's wars. Can you think of a recent time they were not at war somewhere?

Agree and Biden is trying to get us to provide long range missiles to Ukraine, to hit Russia, what the hell . Why don't they do it. No the UK is being used as the lap dog of an American president again, and Starmer is falling for it just like Blair did.

M0nica Tue 17-Sept-24 08:20:01

Why is it a news event? FBI found the man during a routine sweep of each hole on the golf course ahead of Trump playing it. Isn't that what they are meant to do?

The news event would be, if they hadn't done the sweep and the potential assassin, succeeded in firing shots at Trump, successful or not.

Its a bit of a 'shock horror, cat kills mouse' news story.

nanna8 Tue 17-Sept-24 06:47:43

God help America - and God help the rest of us . Collateral damage. We always, always get drawn into America's wars. Can you think of a recent time they were not at war somewhere?

Freya5 Tue 17-Sept-24 02:51:56

Wyllow3

He didnt get a shot off..he seems another "off his trolley".
edition.cnn.com/2024/09/16/politics/ryan-routh-trump-suspect-invs/index.html

Trump already blaming....he said it was the democrats violent rhetoric, which seems a bit disingenuous given his own...

If you've listened, she is as bad as he is in incitement. God help America when either one gets elected.

Freya5 Tue 17-Sept-24 02:48:35

Allira

His security can't be very efficient.

"He is not the President, so his security is not as much." From an American reporting on this. Beside how can a few men cover a golf course, they are huge in the US as they are here.

Wyllow3 Tue 17-Sept-24 01:08:03

He didnt get a shot off..he seems another "off his trolley".
edition.cnn.com/2024/09/16/politics/ryan-routh-trump-suspect-invs/index.html

Trump already blaming....he said it was the democrats violent rhetoric, which seems a bit disingenuous given his own...

biglouis Tue 17-Sept-24 00:45:48

Why are Americans such bad shots? I would be happy to open a GO FUND ME page to hire a professional.

smile

Only kiddin!