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On July 13, the nation witnessed a harrowing event when a shooter attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. The survival of the former president is being described as miraculous. However, the incident resulted in the tragic death of Corey Comperatore, who died protecting his family, and left two others seriously injured.

The assassination attempt has sparked discussions about the increasing dangers of violent rhetoric. A week prior to the incident, President Joe Biden remarked to Democrat donors that it was "time to put Trump in a bullseye." Additionally, a former Missouri Democrat senator compared Trump to historical dictators Hitler and Mussolini. These statements are part of a broader trend of hostile rhetoric directed at Trump.

In response to the attack, Melania Trump released a letter stating, “For those of you who cry in support, I thank you. I commend those of you who have reached out beyond the political divide – thank you for remembering that every single politician is a man or a woman with a loving family.”

The incident has raised concerns about security measures surrounding high-profile individuals. Critics argue that it is unacceptable for the shooter to have accessed a rooftop near the president without detection. There are calls for accountability, including demands for Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's resignation.

Congress faces pressure to investigate how such an attack could occur and ensure better security protocols moving forward. Proposals like stripping away Trump's Secret Service protection have been criticized as dangerous and impractical.

The image of former President Trump standing up and raising his fist moments after being grazed by a bullet remains etched in public memory. The focus now shifts to ensuring such security lapses do not recur and addressing the root causes of escalating political violence.