In the aftermath of a second assassination attempt on Donald Trump, various political figures and media outlets have placed blame on different parties. CNN's Kasie Hunt suggested that Trump's own rhetoric has contributed to the rising political violence, while Alexander Vindman explicitly blamed Trump for creating a permissive environment for such attacks. Trump, on the other hand, accused President Biden and Vice President Harris of being responsible for the incident, asserting that their rhetoric motivated the assailant. President Biden has called for more resources for the Secret Service to ensure Trump's safety, affirming that there is no place for political violence. Despite the serious nature of the situation, there is confusion regarding the assailant's motives, with differing opinions from media commentators and political adversaries. The shooter, Ryan Wesley Routh, faces charges related to firearm possession but has not been charged with attempted murder as he did not fire his weapon during the incident.