My readers will recall that, given the state of discourse in this country, I predicted on multiple occasions that a prominent political figure would be shot during the campaign. I didn’t think it would be Trump. After all, he has Secret Service protection, and his side has the guns.
This despicable crime is yet another disaster, for several reasons. First, it invites retaliation by the side that believes in violence. Second, it probably gives Trump even more reason to believe he is invulnerable. Third, it plays perfectly into his martyrdom narrative. Finally, it gives him and his supporters even more reason to bay for vengeance.
On Fox News, this will play as the left-wing equivalent of January 6. Just what we need . . .