Warren Comments On Golf Course Attack On Trump During Interview
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki and Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., have voiced serious concerns about the rhetoric of former President Donald Trump, particularly in the wake of two recent assassination attempts on his life.
During a segment on MSNBC’s Inside with Jen Psaki, the two discussed the unsettling nature of Trump’s calls to "fight" following these life-threatening incidents and how such language could have broader, dangerous implications.
The conversation began with Psaki reflecting on Trump’s reaction after surviving the first assassination attempt in July at a Pennsylvania rally, where he was grazed by a bullet. Despite the danger, Trump immediately rallied his supporters with the chant, "fight, fight, fight."
Psaki admitted that Trump's rhetoric made her uneasy, especially when she saw a similar sentiment posted on TRUTH Social after the second attempt, with Trump once again encouraging his followers to "fight" in a campaign ad captioned "FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!!!!!" the day after the attack.
Warren agreed with Psaki's concerns, noting that while political figures often use the word "fight," the context and tone matter. She acknowledged that she herself has employed the word frequently, even writing books like This Fight is Our Fight and You Don’t Get What You Don’t Fight For.
However, she emphasized that her use of "fight" is metaphorical, intended to encourage vigorous debate and political discourse, not violence. Warren contrasted this with Trump’s history of incendiary language, pointing out his involvement in inciting the January 6th insurrection and his recent remarks about locking up political opponents.
"What Trump is doing is very different," Warren stressed. "This isn’t just politics as usual — this is a man who has repeatedly crossed dangerous lines, referring to his opponents as ‘vermin’ and calling for retribution against those who disagree with him. That kind of rhetoric threatens the very fabric of our democracy and puts lives at risk."
Warren expressed her wish that both Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris receive full protection, noting that the safety of political leaders is paramount. However, she cautioned that while the public remains focused on the assassination attempts, they should not lose sight of Trump’s policies and his ties to extremist elements. She criticized Trump for winking at extremist groups and pushing for policies like a national abortion ban, which she argued he downplays to avoid backlash.
Warren closed by positioning Harris as a clear alternative, someone committed to protecting reproductive rights and access to healthcare, including abortion and IVF. "The choice is stark," Warren said, urging voters to consider which candidate truly aligns with their values and vision for the country.