The attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump's life failed, but what would be the repercussions had the assassin's plot been successful? Vince Hooper examines the possible outcomes.
AH, AMERICA — land of the free, home of the brave and now, home of the near-miss assassination of a former President. The recent brush with Donald Trump 's would-be assassin is a golden opportunity to reflect on the precariousness of our political stability and the delicate threads holding our democracy together. Because honestly, what could be more quintessentially American than teetering on the edge of chaos? A nation in flux Picture it: the sliding doors of political destiny swing wide open and instead of a dignified exit, we tumble headfirst into pandemonium.
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president to step down and an attempt on Donald Trump’s life — a lot has happened in 14 days. Erosion of democratic norms Let’s talk about democratic principles and the rule of law. An assassination would be a fantastic way to undermine these quaint notions.
Why bother with elections and peaceful transfers of power when a well-aimed bullet can .