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While political leaders and campaigns are entitled to critique and debate, experts warn that inflammatory rhetoric can have unintended consequences. When one side repeatedly describes the other as dangerous or unfit for leadership, it can create an environment conducive to violence or vigilantism.
The timing of the gunfire near Trump’s property serves as a stark reminder of the potential real-world effects of divisive political language. In such a charged atmosphere, the line between political disagreement and personal or physical threat can sometimes be dangerously blurred.