The assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan, and the assassination attempts on Donald Trump share a troubling commonality: all occurred amid periods of intense political polarization and inflammatory rhetoric.
While the attackers' motivations varied and were often rooted in personal issues, the broader social environment — charged with divisive rhetoric — may have indirectly contributed to these violent acts. Exploring the role of political rhetoric in shaping these atmospheres is crucial to understanding the conditions that foster such extreme violence.
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