The recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump highlights the escalating political violence in the U.S., which many attribute to the inflammatory rhetoric of political figures, including Trump himself. Analysts have pointed out a concerning trend where both Trump and his opponents have used language that could incite violence, with Trump's past comments about 'Second Amendment people' being particularly cited. Following Trump's derogatory remarks about Haitian immigrants, threats of violence surged, culminating in a thwarted attack at his golf course in Florida. This incident marks the second assassination attempt within months, raising alarms among lawmakers about the normalization of political violence. Despite condemnations from President Biden and Vice President Harris, the political climate remains charged, with no significant national reckoning on the issue. Experts warn that the increasing frequency of such threats reflects a disturbing shift in American political discourse.