Assassination Attempt on President Trump and Media Response
Editorial boards of New York Times and Washington Post blame both political parties for assassination attempt on President Trump. Leftwing media criticized for anti-Trump vitriol. Both newspapers have compared Trump to Hitler in past articles.
Key Points
- Blame placed on both political parties for the attack
- Leftwing media criticized for anti-Trump vitriol
- Comparisons of Trump to Hitler in past articles by both newspapers
Pros
- Call for unity and rejection of violence from both political parties
- Swiftness of condemnation from leaders across the political spectrum
Cons
- Failure to mention or apologize for anti-Trump rhetoric in their pages
- Comparisons of Trump to Hitler in past articles