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It’s beyond smug, and certainly not journalism, to describe the event as “The former President was shot at” rather than “shot“. When a bullet causes blood to spurt from a man’s head, it’s time to set aside partisanship and return to journalism for just a little while, I would have thought.

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You should reread what Chris wrote. He said Trump was "shot at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania." He did not say he was "shot at"

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I wrote this too quickly. Of course Chris Hedges used the proper form. I was quoting the NYTimes, who said “shot at”. Apologies to all.

“Shawn McCreesh

By Shawn McCreesh

Published July 13, 2024

Updated July 14, 2024, 11:24 a.m. ET

Donald J. Trump was back on his feet. He had just been shot at, his white shirt was undone and his red hat was no longer on his head.”

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I extrapolated since Chris is not trying to hedge his bets like the media he critiques.

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Sera. You have a press which cannot come to terms with the fact that the US is dead.

There will be discord/anarchy/coup d'etats while you cling on for life!

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NO I am not a troll because I am answering you in my own words.

USA is dead and the death and destruction you have visited on other countries in the name of Democracy when Democracy has never existed in the USA

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