The attempted assassination of Donald Trump does not sanctify a man who has thrived on particularly violent rhetoric his whole political career. As Nigel Farage blames the media and MAGA Republican Senator J.D. Vance blames Joe Biden and the Democrats, the Matts look at the unfolding shift in how Trump and his supporters are reacting to the shooting – and what it means for America and the world.
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