Republican National Convention (RNC)

COMMENT

One of America’s two parties no longer believes in peaceful transfer of power

— The Republican National Convention has signalled the Republican Party’s departure from committing to peaceful power transfer between presidents. It embraces the myths of the 2020 election being “stolen,” vows vengeance, and might soon deny ever losing any elections.

United States

Attempted assassination of Trump: The long history of violence against U.S. presidents

— Political assassinations in the U.S. are disturbingly common. Trump’s recent narrow escape in Pennsylvania highlights the dangers candidates face. This history includes four assassinated presidents and numerous attempts on others.