The attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump shocked America.Prominent public figures from all sides of the political spectrum have spoken out and condemned the use of violence, with President Joe Biden saying “it’s not who we are as a nation”.But is that true?And does this response downplay just how pervasive political violence has been in US history?Today, journalist and author of The Forever War: America’s Unending Conflict with Itself Nick Bryant on America’s long and sordid tradition of violence and dangerous rhetoric.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Journalist and author of The Forever War: America’s Unending Conflict with Itself Nick BryantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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