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White House Spokesperson Blames 'Left-Wing Cult of Hatred' for Inciting Violence Against Trump
White House Criticizes Violence Against President Trump
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned of escalating violence against President Donald Trump, stating that no one in recent years has faced more 'bullets and violence' than him. She attributed this political violence to a systemic demonization of President Trump and his supporters. Leavitt criticized commentators, elected members of the Democratic Party, and even some media outlets for falsely labeling Trump as a fascist or a threat to democracy, and comparing him to Hitler, arguing that such rhetoric fuels violence.
'Left-Wing Cult of Hatred' Fuels Political Violence
Leavitt asserted that the 'left-wing cult of hatred' against President Trump and his supporters has resulted in multiple people being hurt and killed, nearly doing so again just last weekend. She emphasized that 11 years of hateful, constant, and violent rhetoric directed at President Trump has helped to legitimize this violence and led to the current 'dark moment.' The statement suggests that critical discourse against President Trump could be seen as contributing to actual acts of violence.
*Source: YouTube: Middle East Eye (2026-04-28)*
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