Rhetoric Archives

Trump’s Easter Message Blends Celebration with Combative Political Rhetoric

Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump infused his Easter Sunday greetings with sharp political rhetoric, targeting a spectrum of political figures and entities in what turned out to be a controversial blend of festivity and fury. Through a selection of posts on his preferred platform, Truth Social, Trump unleashed broad criticism largely focusing on his successor, President Joe Biden, left-wing activists, and various judicial and law enforcement officials, which he said were compromising U.S. …

Salvini Attributes Trump Assassination Attempt to Leftist Rhetoric, Faces Backlash for Politicizing the Incident

ROME — Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini sparked controversy on Sunday by linking the recent assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump to what he described as the incendiary rhetoric from left-wing politicians. Salvini, who is also the leader of Italy’s right-wing League party, expressed concern that such expressions could incite unstable individuals to commit acts of violence. In his statement, Salvini suggested that this was not an isolated incident, referring to …

Wave of Violent Rhetoric Targets Prosecutors, Judge, and Jurors in Trump’s Guilty Verdict Trial

WASHINGTON — Following the 34 felony guilty verdicts against former President Donald Trump on Thursday, a disturbing trend of violent rhetoric has emerged targeting those involved in the trial. The prosecutors, judge, and jurors have faced threats and harassment online, raising concerns about the safety of those involved in the case. A nonprofit organization, Advance Democracy, noted a significant increase in social media posts containing violent language directed at New York Judge Juan Merchan and …

Canadian Security Agency Warns of Escalating Tensions Amid Rise in Extremist Rhetoric

Toronto, Canada – The Canadian Security and Intelligence Service has issued a warning regarding a concerning increase in violent rhetoric from extremist actors following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The agency expressed concerns about the potential escalation of this rhetoric into violence within Canadian society. Last fall, CSIS consulted with the federal Public Safety Department, as well as Muslim and Jewish leaders, to address the surge in reported hate crimes fueled by the …

Canada on high alert as Israel-Hamas war leads to spike in extremist rhetoric and potential violence

Toronto, Canada – The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has sparked concerns about rising tensions and violent rhetoric among extremist actors in Canada, according to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. Recently released documents reveal discussions between the spy agency, federal officials, and leaders from Muslim and Jewish communities regarding the reported increase in hate crimes linked to the conflict. The agency has noted a surge in violent rhetoric from extremist groups since the Hamas attack, raising fears …

Biden Campaign Urges Voters to Reject Violence in Response to Trump’s Rhetoric

Washington, D.C. – President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign has called on voters to denounce violence as a legitimate part of the upcoming campaign season, specifically addressing comments made by his Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump. Addressing concerns over the potential for violence in the current political climate, former U.S. Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell, District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Officer Daniel Hodges, and Biden-Harris Communications Director Michael Tyler emphasized the importance of rejecting the …

Biden Campaign Urges Voters to Reject Violence Amidst Trump’s Rhetoric

Washington, D.C. – President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is urging voters to reject violence as a means of advancing political agendas in the upcoming election cycle. During a recent press conference, former U.S. Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell, District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Officer Daniel Hodges, and Biden-Harris Communications Director Michael Tyler emphasized the importance of denouncing any form of political violence in American society. Tyler emphasized that the normalization of political violence is alarming …