Kansas City Reactions To Former Prez Trump Assassination Attempt

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Our perspective to start . . . 

Even Prez Trump's greatest critics are calling his raised fist and call to "fight" after enduring gunfire a brave & bold move which secures his place in American history. 

We're still waiting for more deets about the motives of the shooter. 

Most importantly . . . 

There's a nearly universal call to tone down divisive political rhetoric and many conservatives has directed blame and progressive pundits who have villainized the former Prez throughout his tenure and this campaign. 

The main takeaway . . .

Calls for civility are ALWAYS quickly forgotten but this shocking campaign 2024 spate of gunfire will undoubtedly galvanize support for MAGA and build momentum for his campaign to return to the White House. 

Locally . . . 

A series of weekend "man on the street" interviews on The Plaza proved an accurate glimpse at local opinion . . .  

"Even though the violence happened over 800 miles away, it still shook residents in the metro area."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

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