US Political Violence at Its Worst? Examining the Divide

Decoding America: Is Political Violence in the US at Its Worst?

In the aftermath of the shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner, Donald Trump and the White House machine have come out fighting, blaming the press and the Democratic party for increased violence against politicians.

Reged Ahmad and Jonathan Yerushalmy examine where the stark divide between Democrats and Republicans might have started. Meanwhile, Usha Vance has launched a new podcast – but why? And, what will King Charles’s visit to the White House tell us about Trump’s relationship with the UK monarchy?

Composite: Jacob Taylor/The Guardian

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