Political violence condemned; Trump assassination attempt reported

(The Center Square) – Three assassination attempts in two years, two impeachments since 2019, and four indictments with 34 convictions on 88 criminal counts – all against Donald Trump. Arguably the most mercurial and lightning rod Republican in generations, even the most highly elected Democrats of North Carolina have pushed back on political violence that has revolved around him. Trump survived the latest assassination attempt on Saturday evening in Washington when security stopped a California teacher breaching security many in attendance say was not strong. First-term Democratic Gov. Josh Stein said political violence is “absolutely unacceptable and has no place in America” in his condemnation. Republican supporters of the president, including U.S. Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, said the Secret Service’s swift action was fortuitous and called for calmer voices amid political parties in disagreements. Reps. Tim Moore and Brad Knott in