Vice President Kamala Harris reached out to former President Donald Trump following a second assassination attempt aimed at the 45th president. The attempt occurred on Sunday at Trump’s West Palm Beach golf course, marking the second such attack in just a few months.
Harris, speaking with the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia, expressed her condemnation of political violence in strong terms, emphasizing the importance of civility in a democracy. “There is no place for political violence in our country,” Harris said during an interview with the National Association of black Journalists.
However, a curious and somewhat baffling part of the interview was left out by MSM publications like USA Today. Kamala’s was also asked about her confidence in the Secret Service’s abilities to protect high-profile figures. While reaffirming her faith in the agency, Harris abruptly veered off course, bringing up “Ohio,” “Project 2025,” and LGBTQ issues in a way that left many scratching their heads.
“I do… but I mean, you can go back to Ohio,” Harris remarked when asked directly about Secret Service protection. She then transitioned to a broader social commentary: “Not everybody has Secret Service, and there are far too many people in our country right now who are not feeling safe.”
But she wasn’t done adding: “I mean, I look at Project 2025 and I look at, you know, like the, don’t say gay laws coming outta Florida. Members of the L-G-B-T-Q community don’t feel safe right now.” “Immigrants or people with an immigrant background don’t feel safe right now. Women don’t feel safe right now. And so, yes, I feel safe.”
NEW: Kamala Harris is asked about Secret Service protection after Trump was nearly assass*nated, responds by saying "Ohio", "Project 2025" and "LGBTQ."
Remarkable.
Reporter: "Do you have full confidence in the Secret Service?"
Harris: "I do… but I mean, you can go back to… pic.twitter.com/IB3ynWOZwe
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 17, 2024
The events of Sunday afternoon were chilling. At approximately 1:30 p.m., Secret Service agents identified a gun barrel peeking out from the bushes near Trump’s golf course. Acting swiftly, they opened fire on the suspect, Ryan Routh. He fled the scene, leaving behind a GoPro camera, firearm, and other items, now under FBI analysis for DNA evidence. Routh was later apprehended and faced federal charges related to illegal firearm possession. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison. This followed a previous assassination attempt in July when a bullet grazed Trump’s ear during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
President Biden also weighed in, expressing relief that Trump was unharmed but calling for more resources for the Secret Service. “Thank God the president is OK,” Biden said, underscoring the need for Congress to act swiftly in supporting the protective agency.
The assassination attempt on Trump, coupled with Harris’ surprising remarks, adds another layer of complexity to the current political climate. In a nation grappling with political violence, public safety, and divisive rhetoric, this incident underscores the need for continued vigilance and a collective commitment to upholding the democratic ideals of debate over violence.
