Democrats have repeatedly used violent rhetoric against former president: 'Time to put Trump in a bullseye'

Democratic politicians are facing renewed scrutiny over their heated anti-Trump rhetoric following the second assassination attempts against former president Trump.

Trump has placed blame on Democrat "rhetoric" for the attacks on his life (Getty Images)

"More and more dangerous. We saw what happened on January 6th, when he used his inflammatory rhetoric now, and his recent truth social post is incredibly, incredibly scary for anyone that might be trying to work in government. And it is just unquestionable at this point that man cannot see public office again. He is not only unfit, he is destructive to our democracy, and he has to be eliminated."

Goldman strongly condemned political violence after the first assassination against Trump saying that he was "horrified" by the news. Following the second assassination attempt, Goldman said he was "outraged."

Democratic Congresswoman Maxine Waters has long been criticized by Republicans for comments viewed to be inciting violence including telling protesters in Minnesota to "get more confrontational" and encouraging Democrats to confront Trump officials if they see them in public.

"I just don't even know why there aren't uprisings all over the country, and maybe there will be, when people realize that this is a policy that they defend," then Democratic Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi said during a 2018 press conference while talking about Trump’s immigration policies. "It's a horrible thing and I don't see any prospect for legislation here."

In a statement to Fox News Digital, Pelosi's office said, "There never is a place for political violence of any kind in America. As the investigation into yesterday’s incident continues, let us commend law enforcement for their actions to keep the former President safe from harm."

TRUMP SAYS HE 'PROBABLY TOOK A BULLET TO THE HEAD' DUE TO DEM RHETORIC

Former President Trump was injured during an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pa., on July 13, 2024.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

He added: "It is called the enemy from within. They are the real threat."

On Monday, Trump released a list of dozens of Democrats who have made provocative comments against him including a clip from Harris saying, "Does one of us have to come out alive" when talking about if she'd rather be stuck on elevator with Trump, then VP Pence, or former Sen. Jeff Sessions.

"Democrats used increasingly incendiary rhetoric against President Trump in the days, weeks, and months leading up to the two assassination attempts," the press release stated.

Harris said on Monday she was "deeply disturbed" by Sunday's attempted attack on Trump and Biden said, "Thank God" the president was unharmed.
 

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