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-Source-The Washington Times-
The list of people targeted with suspected pipe bombs reads like President Trump’s Twitter feed: Hillary and Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, John Brennan, Maxine Waters, George Soros, CNN, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Eric Holder and George Soros, all prominent Democratic critics of the president.
Democrats and the media swiftly blamed Mr. Trump for stirring up public anger against those top liberals, saying his constant mocking tweets and barbs at campaign rallies likely prompted an unstable person to mail the devices.
“The president, and especially the White House press secretary, should understand their words matter. Thus far, they have shown no comprehension of that,” CNN President Jeff Zucker said.
Others pointed out that neither party has a monopoly on civility and that leftists have been routinely confronting Republican officials in public with hostility and threats.
“We’ve seen calls for incivility from both sides of the political spectrum,” former FBI and CIA official Jeff Beatty said on CNN. “If people are keeping score at home, so far the only people who have had blood spilled are the Republicans.” Read more
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Source-Newsmax
Trump, Pence Condemn Attempted Attacks Against Obama, Clinton
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence condemned the attempted attacks on former President Barack Obama, former President Bill Clinton and wife Hillary and CNN.
Pence tweeted: “We condemn the attempted attacks against fmr Pres Obama, the Clintons, @CNN & others. These cowardly actions are despicable & have no place in this Country. Grateful for swift response of @SecretService, @FBI & local law enforcement. Those responsible will be brought to justice.”
Trump, who retweeted Pence’s posting, added: “I agree wholeheartedly.”
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., also condemned the reported incidents.
“I stand with all Americans in condemning today’s attempted acts of domestic terrorism,” he said. “As we continue to learn more, Americans are united in gratitude for the first responders — the Secret Service, the Postal Service, and other law enforcement — who protect our leaders and public figures from such unconscionable acts.” Read more
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-Source-Political Wire-
Trump Blames Media for Political Environment
President Trump “took no responsibility for the national political environment at a campaign rally Wednesday night, instead a pointing finger at opponents and the news media,” CNN reports.
Said Trump: “The media also has a responsibility to set a civil tone and to stop the endless hostility and constant negative and oftentimes false attacks and stories. Have to do it.”
“Trump took no responsibility for his own rhetoric — which has included attacks on news outlets and Democratic opponents, as well as Read more