In light of the recent assassination attempt on President Donald Trump, former White House press secretary Jen Psaki has called on the Republican National Committee to modify its upcoming convention programming. Speaking on “Meet the Press” on Sunday, Psaki pretended that the Biden administration and Democrats throughout government and media weren’t responsible for the recent assassination attempt on Trump, claiming there was a need to lower the political temperature and restore civility.
“I’m incredibly scared. I’m scared for journalists. I’m scared for people who have public platforms of all parties,” Psaki expressed in a way that ignores her own responsibility for the recent attack on Trump. She laughably urged the GOP to reconsider its planned convention speakers and themes to avoid escalating tensions further. “The convention is starting and unless the programming changes, the rhetoric and how the programming is set up is not actually calming the tone or restoring civility,” she noted.
The Republican National Convention is set to begin on Monday, where Trump will be formally nominated as the party’s 2024 presidential candidate. Despite the heightened security measures, Psaki warned that the current plans might inflame the situation. “We’ll see if that programming changes, but if it stays the same, that is escalating it. It is not a civil approach to a convention.”
Psaki also criticized those using the incident for political gain, stating, “For anyone out there who has a platform who thinks the moment right now is to be political and attack the other party — you are feeding into the danger. You are making it more likely there’s retaliation.”
The assassination attempt occurred at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from western Pennsylvania, fired at Trump from a rooftop 130 yards away. Crooks, identified as a registered Republican, injured Trump in the ear and killed one rally attendee while critically wounding two others before being killed by law enforcement.
Trump, who remains defiant despite the attack, posted on Truth Social, “I truly love our country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our Great Nation this week from Wisconsin.”
As the nation grapples with the implications of this violent act, Psaki’s call for more thoughtful and civil discourse at the Republican National Convention underscores the urgent need for all parties to contribute to a more respectful political environment. The upcoming convention presents a critical opportunity to address the nation’s current political climate and promote unity.
