Tampa-area residents react as White House cites violent rhetoric amid a third Trump assassination attempt.
WHO:White House officials and Democratic leaders; President Donald J. Trump; authorities investigating
WHAT:White House issued a statement blaming Democrats for violent rhetoric following a third assassination attempt on Trump
WHEN:Apr 28, 2026 at 12:53 PM ET
WHERE:Washington, D.C.
WHY:The White House said the political climate and specific language used by high-ranking Democrats contributed to the violent rhetoric surrounding the attempt.
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