Hillary Clinton Criticizes Republicans Amid Calls to End Demonization

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called for an end to political demonization during a segment on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," but she placed much of the blame on the political right, accusing Republicans of trying to erase slavery from history and dominating political discourse. She emphasized the need for truth-based debate grounded in facts and evidence to address key issues like affordable healthcare and job loss from AI. Despite her call for less demonization, Clinton and many Democrats have labeled President Donald Trump a threat to democracy and compared him to authoritarian figures, intensifying political tensions. The recent assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and two assassination attempts on President Trump highlight the rising violence in the political climate. Clinton's remarks have drawn criticism for perceived hypocrisy, given the harsh rhetoric used by Democrats against Trump supporters and conservative figures. The ongoing partisan conflict underscores deep divisions in the U.S. political landscape as both sides grapple with extremism and political violence.