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Trump’s Attempted Assassination Isn’t The Same As Reagan’s
There are crucial differences many are skipping over.
By now, you have heard that Trump survived an assassination attempt over the weekend. I’d love to know your secret to blissful ignorance if you haven’t. As of the time of writing, we know the assailant’s identity, but not his motives. But in the understandable media frenzy that has broken out, a rather interesting narrative is emerging, comparing Trump’s assassination attempt to Reagan’s. After all, Trump is basically just a rehashed extreme version of Reagan, using the exact same campaign slogan, similar political stance, and even using the same advisors as Reagan. As such, many claim Trump will experience the same sweeping bipartisan support that Reagan got after his failed assassination, which not only solidified Reagan’s presidency but played a part in him securing a second term. But, such a comparison and prediction is deeply misleading. Let me explain.
By now, you know the details of the Trump assassination attempt, so I won’t rehash it here. If you do need to scrub up on the horrific event, I highly recommend Reuters coverage.
As for Reagan’s assassination attempt, many of you might need a refresher. Just 69 days after taking office in 1981, 30-year-old John Hinckley shot Reagan, leaving a bullet…
