Chris Cuomo criticizes media for downplaying Trump assassination attempts

On Monday, Chris Cuomo criticized media outlets and political figures for downplaying recent assassination attempts against Donald Trump. During his show, he expressed concern over the lack of serious reaction to these threats, particularly the second attempt in recent months. Cuomo highlighted the gravity of the situation by questioning how the public would react if similar threats were made against prominent figures like Kamala Harris or President Biden. Cuomo specifically referenced an incident where a would-be assassin, Ryan Wesley Routh, had an AK-47 pointed at Trump, emphasizing that the response to such threats should be one of alarm rather than indifference. He pointed out that the media's minimization of these events is troubling and unacceptable, especially given the potential consequences of such violence. In his monologue, Cuomo shared that he had difficulty articulating his thoughts on the matter, prompting him to reach out to Trump directly. He acknowledged his critical stance towards Trump but felt compelled to voice his concerns about the inadequate response to threats against the former president. This indicates a broader issue regarding how political violence is perceived and discussed in the media. Cuomo also took aim at Elon Musk for a now-deleted post that trivialized the threats against Trump while suggesting that no one was attempting to assassinate Biden or Harris. He criticized Musk's comments as irresponsible and indicative of a larger problem in how political threats are treated in public discourse.