Assassination Attempt

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Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 16 Sep

A second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump was thwarted when a man armed with an AK-47 was spotted by the Secret Service at Trump's golf resort in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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You might hate Trump but it’s wrong to compare him to Hitler

Jewish Chronicle · 25 Jul

The text discusses the inappropriate comparisons of President Trump to Hitler, highlighting the dangers of such rhetoric and the dehumanization it promotes.

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Donald Trump thanks Mahmoud Abbas for concern after assassination attempt

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 24 Jul

Donald Trump expressed gratitude to Mahmoud Abbas for his good wishes following an assassination attempt.

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What if God is a Republican? An agnostic’s lament

Etgar Keret in Forward · 24 Jul

Author Etgar Keret reflects on the idea of God possibly favoring Republicans, inspired by claims of divine intervention in former President Donald Trump's survival of an assassination attempt.

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Mark Kelly, a potential Harris VP pick, has a Jewish spouse with a striking story: Gabby Giffords

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 23 Jul

Gabby Giffords, a former congresswoman known for her Jewish identity, is married to Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, a potential VP pick for Kamala Harris.

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Is the Secret Service a Failure? // Trump’s near-assassination and an agency with problems

Ami Magazine in Ami · 17 Jul

A recent incident where a man attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the Secret Service.

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What Stephen Sondheim knew about Donald Trump's would-be assassin — and the American culture that produced him

Talya Zax in Forward · 16 Jul

The article discusses the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump by a 20-year-old man and draws parallels between this event and the themes in Stephen Sondheim's musical "Assassins."

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RNC, Day One

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 16 Jul

The episode covers major developments in American politics, including the implications of a legal case dismissal against Donald Trump, public discontent with Joe Biden, the investigation into an attempted assassination of Trump, and the noteworthy selection of J.D. Vance as vice-presidential candidate.

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The Return of Trump: Security Detail

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 15 Jul

The text discusses the recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, shedding light on the United States Secret Service responsible for protecting presidents.

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The Return of Trump: What Doesn’t Kill

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 15 Jul

Former President Donald Trump's resilience and unity message after surviving an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania have cemented his iconic image and energized his base, potentially boosting his chances in the 2024 race.

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The Return of Trump: A Nation’s Test

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 15 Jul

The article discusses the aftermath of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and its impact on American politics.

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Trump names J.D. Vance, who pinned assassination attempt on Democrats’ concerns over authoritarianism, as his running mate

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 15 Jul

Donald Trump has chosen J.D. Vance as his running mate, despite Vance previously expressing concerns about Trump's authoritarian tendencies.

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Netanyahu is exploiting Trump's attempted assassination to target left-wing dissenters in Israel

Nora Berman in Forward · 15 Jul

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is using the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump to crack down on left-wing dissent in Israel, drawing parallels to Trump's own tactics in the U.S. Netanyahu's government has been targeting peaceful protestors and arresting individuals for expressing sympathy with Gaza, while framing dissent as incitement to violence.

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Citing attack on Trump, Netanyahu demands crackdown on what he says is incitement by his opponents

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 15 Jul

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for a crackdown on what he perceives as incitement against him and his allies, citing a recent attack on former U.S. President Donald Trump as evidence of a rise in political violence globally.

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After the Shooting

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 15 Jul

The episode critiques President Joe Biden's response to an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

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The Portal

David Samuels in Tablet · 15 Jul

The article discusses a photograph of a bloodied President Trump post-assassination attempt, portraying his persona and political implications.

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Will Trump’s Attempted Assassination Change Anything?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 14 Jul

The text discusses the attempted assassination of former President Trump and the reactions to it, rejecting the idea that Trump's rhetoric incited the violence.

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EMERGENCY: The Assassination Attempt

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 14 Jul

The podcast discusses the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, drawing parallels with political violence in past American history.

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President Trump shot: What ‘Reichstag fire’ means and why it’s trending

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 14 Jul

Former President Donald Trump was shot at a rally, leading to discussions referencing the Reichstag fire incident in Nazi Germany.

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Amos Harel: 'Netanyahu is using the Trump shooting to vilify Israel's protest movement'

Haaretz Weekly · 14 Jul

The episode discusses the Israeli airstrike targeting Hamas's military leader Mohammed Deif, with security analyst Amos Harel providing insights into its potential impact amid ongoing hostilities and hostage negotiations.

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Jewish, Israeli leaders condemn shooting at rally that left Donald Trump injured

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 14 Jul

Jewish and Israeli leaders, along with political figures like New York Sen. Chuck Schumer and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, condemned the recent shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, where former President Trump was injured.

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Prominent Jews react to Trump assassination attempt

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 14 Jul

Jewish leaders, including prominent figures like Gov. Josh Shapiro, Ivanka Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Bernie Sanders, and Rabbi Rick Jacobs, among others, condemned the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

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100 years ago, Albert Einstein fled Berlin due to antisemitism

BCohen in Forward · 8 Nov 2023

This article discusses Albert Einstein's experiences with antisemitism 100 years ago in Berlin and draws parallels to the present day.

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Who Tried to Kill Spinoza?

Steven Nadler in Jewish Review of Books · 20 Dec 2018

The article delves into the alleged assassination attempt on the philosopher Baruch Spinoza, speculated to have been orchestrated by a member of the Portuguese Jewish community in Amsterdam, from which Spinoza was excommunicated in the 17th century.

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An Interview with Israel’s Most Wanted Man, Rabbi Yehuda Glick

Yardena Schwartz in Tablet · 10 Dec 2014

Yehuda Glick, a prominent figure advocating for Jewish prayer rights at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, was shot four times by a Palestinian assailant in an attempted assassination.

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