Trump’s consistent message online and onstage: Be afraid
New York Times: Trump has long used fear as a tool to stir up his conservative base.
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Second apparent assassination attempt on Trump prompts alarm abroad
New York Times: Global leaders express alarm at deteriorating state of US democracy.
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Trump assassination suspect flew to Ukraine and urged Americans to join him
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Second Trump assassination attempt raises new questions about Secret Service
New York Times: Secret Service faces scrutiny after second shooting attempt on Trump.
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