How Trump Shooting Shifted Democratic and Republican Election Strategies

The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump quickly transformed campaign messaging ahead of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Politicians from both the Democratic Party and Republican Party called for lowering the temperature of the rhetoric after the shooting.

WSJ’s Molly Ball breaks down how the attack has changed the presidential race.

Chapters:
0:00 RNC convention kicks off
0:47 Rhetoric around Democrats
3:36 Rhetoric around Trump
5:17 Religious rhetoric
6:10 Impact on presidential campaign

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