Trump’s 3rd Assassination Attempt: What Is Behind Today’s Political Violence? | Amanpour and Company @AmanpourandCompany
Trump’s 3rd Assassination Attempt: What Is Behind Today’s Political Violence? | Amanpour and Company  @AmanpourandCompany
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The temperature of American politics has been rising for some time. The United States has seen a troubling spate of violent attacks across the political spectrum, including a recent attempt on President Trump's life. Americans are asking what is behind this dangerous uptick in political violence. Professor Barbara F. Walters offers some insight.

Originally aired on May 5, 2026

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