Trump Assassination Attempt Postscript: Political Blame Game

In this post we want to share facts, reports and insights that stand out to us.

These notes relate to local news inasmuch as the assassination attempt against former Prez Trump dominates every aspect of our discourse and deserves attention.

However . . . 

Our www.TonysKansasCity.com links for this story aren't trying to be snarky but simply want to spark more discussion, share a quick persepctive and offer our op/ed context . . . Check-it:

Presidential Survivor Story

Trump breaks silence on assassination attempt: 'I'm not supposed to be here'

Former President Trump speaks out for the first time since the shooting on Saturday at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Equipping Anti-Gun Arguments

'AR-style' rifle: what was weapon used in Donald Trump assassination attempt?

Semi-automatic version of military M-16 rifle has increasingly become symbol in US gun control debate

Progressively Bad Response

The Republican response to Trump's shooting is beyond irresponsible

Political leaders should try to douse the flames. The right's leaders are fanning them.

Not So Secret Fears . . . 

Secret Service will participate in independent review of Trump assassination attempt, director says

The U.S. Secret Service plans to "participate fully" in an independent review of the assassination attempt against former President Trump, Director Kimberly Cheatle said in a statement Monday. Chea...

Right Fights For Narrative

Spin Cycle: It's All About The Rhetoric And The Rhetoric Is All About Trump

For those who don't spend their Sunday mornings glued to the television - and their Sunday afternoons attempting to dig through a week's worth of network and cable news media spin - The Daily Wire has compiled a short summary of what you may have missed.

Tragic Cameo Downplayed By American Press . . . 

Investment Giant BlackRock Pulls Ad Featuring Trump Rally Shooter

Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who shot at former president Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania, had briefly appeared in a 2022 advertisement for BlackRock Inc, the world's largest money manager.

Still No Motive Reported

Thomas Matthew Crooks: What We Know About the Trump Rally Shooter

Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old Pennsylvania resident whose motives remain unclear, was identified by the FBI as the sole suspect in the Trump assassination attempt.

Hyper Over Local Control

Local police assigned to building where Trump shooter found: Source

The U.S. Secret Service says the building where Donald Trump's would-be assassin was found was assigned to local police to cover.

Another Worthwhile Profile

'Loner' and 'nice': Complex portrait of gunman in Trump assassination attempt emerges

The suspect, Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, allegedly opened fire on former President Donald Trump before being shot and killed by the U.S. Secret Service.

Disagreeable Politics Returns

Attack on Trump exploited: "An opportunity to shame dissenters from the MAGA movement into silence"

"Republicans will exploit the assassination attempt to emphasize Trump's near-martyrdom," Steven Beschloss predicts

Ladies Take Blame Too

Critics Blame 'DEI' for Trump's Shooting

Here's what to know about the history-and controversy-of women in the Secret Service.

2024 Vote Speaks In Absolutes

'Reprehensible': Critics Slam Marjorie Taylor Greene's Rhetoric After Trump Rally Shooting

The far-right Georgia congresswoman's "battle between GOOD and EVIL" rant drew sharp criticism amid calls to lower the tone.

Prez Rhetoric Well Remembered

Citing his recent comments, Republicans blame Joe Biden for Donald Trump rally shooting

President Biden recently told donors he wanted to "put Trump in a bullseye." Now some Republicans are blaming him for Trump's shooting.

Hopefully, Collector's Item If He Makes It To November . . .

Iconic image of 'bulletproof' Trump inspires MAGA merchandise

The image of former US president Donald Trump defiantly raising his fist after being shot became instantly historic. And it is appearing everywhere from mugs to dog cardigans.

And this is an OPEN THREAD of sorts on all matters related to this historic moment and campaign 2024 . . .