Pompeo: The Partisan Political Rancor That Led Up To an Assassination Attempt on a President and How We Can Move Forward as a Nation With Unity and Civility
Mike R. Pompeo
American Center for Law and Justice
July 19, 2024
Last Saturday evening, Americans witnessed a terrible moment in our nation’s history when an assassin attempted to take the life of former President Donald Trump. Tragically, a man in the crowd was killed by the gunman’s bullets, multiple other spectators were injured, and President Trump himself was injured. This is a seminal moment for our country, and I believe that Americans are ready to meet it by setting aside the political rancor that has dominated our election cycles, and instead unite behind a new agenda and attitude: one that recognizes what a blessing it is to live in a nation where we are free to choose and elect our leaders. This goes beyond politics. This is about our national identity and future.
We should be clear: The fact that a gunman obtained an elevated position just a few hundred yards from where the President was speaking is an unacceptable and striking security failure. Leaders in Congress should ensure that those responsible for that failure are identified and dealt with.
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