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MICHIGAN, July 16, 2024 ~ Michigan politicians continue to react to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, which hangs a shadow over the Republican National Convention this week.
U.S. Republican Rep. Tim Walberg (MI-5) said on WJR that he was in “absolute shock” when he heard about the shooting, and hopes that those in power will “ratchet down” their political rhetoric in response. On the Democrat side, U.S. Rep. Debie Dingell (MI-6) said that the hate and rhetoric needs to stop “on all sides,” and that people should refrain from speculating on the assassination attempt and stick to discussing the facts.
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July 16, 2024 ~ Donald Trump appeared at the Republican National Convention on Monday night, his first public sighting since the assassination attempt at his campaign rally. Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds talk with Michigan GOP Chair Pete Hoekstra about the scene from Milwaukee, and if the political rhetoric can be toned down ahead of the election. Photo: Jasper Colt ~ USA Today Network
July 15, 2024 ~Democrat U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI–6) talks with Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, and calls for more civility in political discussion.
July 15, 2024 ~ Republican U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-5) talks with Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, the current political climate ahead of the presidential election, and leaders like House Speaker Mike Johnson calling for unity within the country.
July 15, 2024 ~ Over the weekend, a shooting occurred at Donald Trump‘s rally and hit his ear. Republican U.S. Congressman John Moolenaar (MI-2) joins Kevin Dietz and Tom Jordan to react to what occurred.
July 15, 2024 ~ Republican U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-5) and U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers discuss the shooting of Donald Trump with Paul W. Smith.
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