Scott Jennings faces backlash over Trump and Harris rhetoric debate

Scott Jennings, a CNN contributor and former adviser to President George W. Bush, faced significant backlash after discussing the impact of heated political rhetoric on assassination attempts against Trump. He argued that the intense language used by Democrats, particularly Kamala Harris, is primarily responsible for these threats, rather than rhetoric from both political sides. Jennings referenced Harris's comments about Trump potentially being a dictator and the notion of a 'bloodbath' if he loses the election, suggesting she mischaracterized Trump's statements. However, Harris clarified that she did not imply a bloodbath would occur if Trump were elected. Critics pointed out Jennings's selective focus on Democratic rhetoric while ignoring Trump's own incendiary language and authoritarian tendencies. This debate highlights the ongoing tensions in political discourse and raises questions about accountability for rhetoric that may incite violence or division among the public.