OPINION| In the wake of the shocking assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the nation has been left reeling. As the dust settles and the investigation into the incident continues, a new drama is unfolding, one that has captured the attention of the nation and sparked a heated debate.
At the center of this drama is a CNN host who found herself triggered by the suggestion of former Army sniper Rep. Cory Mills that the assassination attempt on Trump could have been a setup. The exchange between the two has gone viral, with many applauding Mills for his bold suggestion and others criticizing the CNN host for her reaction.
The incident has highlighted the deep divide in the country, with Trump supporters rallying behind Mills and his suggestion, while others have dismissed it as a conspiracy theory. The debate has become a microcosm of the larger political divide in the country, with both sides entrenched in their positions and unwilling to consider the other’s perspective.
JUST IN: CNN host loses it after former US Army sn*per Cory Mills suggests the July 13 assas*ination attempt on Trump *could have been* a setup.
Holy sh*t.
Mills explained how everything about the incident made no sense.
CNN anchor Kate Bolduan was visibly stunned and… pic.twitter.com/ss6G0opgKx
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 16, 2024
Here is the relevant transcript VIA The Gateway Pundit:
MILLS: You know, it almost seems to me, I think that the investigation is necessary at this point within Congress, not just the FBI, not just others,” said Mills. “You know, I look back at — I’m thinking all right, you know, for an individual, if you looked at the escalations and how they are trying to approach him. Let’s just say that it was like, okay, first we want to censor and silence you, then we want to indict and imprison you, now we are attempting to kill you…
BOLDUAN (annoyed): Whoa whoa whoa, let’s slow down! I’m hearing two things from you: I don’t want to jump ahead of things, but I’m also hearing you jumping ahead of things.
MILLS: Well, actually, I’m just looking at all the different possible capabilities. One of the things as a military member … one of the things as a person who has run in the special operations communities before, one of the people who’s actually done this is that you look at all the potential analysis, right?
BOLDUAN: Dial it back. Do not blame this on Joe Biden.
MILLS: Well, actually, I didn’t say Joe Biden.
BOLDUAN: Who’s the ‘they,’ then? Let’s be very specific.
MILLS: That’s what the investigation has to do. Was it local law enforcement that made the mistakes, or was there something to it? Were there other types of things that we need to be analyzing or looking at, providing analysis?
My point is when something so significant, that hasn’t happened in decades…My point is this: from someone who has actually conducted these (operations), these are not difficult advances…This is about looking at your surroundings; what are the actual elements that I need to be looking at in terms of mitigating threats…
BOLDUAN: So you are saying this is so basic, that how big this screw-up was, that’s what leading your brain down this road?
MILLS: That’s exactly right…
BOLDUAN: But Congressman, Tom Emmer was just on. He said to me it is too early to talk about who is at fault here…’
Mills, a former Army sniper, has been vocal in his criticism of the Secret Service’s handling of the assassination attempt. He has questioned the security measures in place and suggested that there may have been a deliberate attempt to allow the shooter to get close to Trump. His comments have resonated with many Trump supporters, who have long been skeptical of the mainstream media and the political establishment.
On the other hand, the CNN host’s reaction has been seen by many as an attempt to shut down any discussion of a possible setup. Her visible frustration and dismissive attitude towards Mills’ suggestion have only served to fuel the conspiracy theories and further divide the nation.
The incident has also raised questions about the role of the media in shaping public opinion and the responsibility of journalists to present both sides of a story. Critics argue that the CNN host’s reaction was unprofessional and biased, while others have defended her as simply doing her job and challenging Mills’ claims.
As the investigation into the assassination attempt continues, the nation is left to grapple with the aftermath of this shocking event. The debate surrounding Mills’ suggestion of a setup is likely to continue, with both sides digging in their heels and refusing to budge.
In the end, the truth about what happened on that fateful day may never be fully known. But one thing is clear: the incident has once again exposed the deep divisions in the country and the challenges that lie ahead in the quest for unity and understanding.
As the nation continues to process the events of the past few days, it is important to remember that the truth is often more complex than it appears on the surface. It is up to each individual to seek out the facts, to question the narratives presented by the media, and to engage in respectful dialogue with those who hold different views.
In the end, the nation will be stronger for it, and the memory of the Trump assassination attempt will serve as a reminder of the challenges that lie ahead and the importance of coming together in the face of adversity.
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