Gabby Giffords, the former Democratic congresswoman who survived an assassination attempt in 2011, said: “Responsible, stable individuals won’t take Trump’s rhetoric to its literal end, but his words may provide a magnet for those seeking infamy”.
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However, Shays says that Clinton has her share of imperfections, but they don’t compare to what he describes as the “dangerous” qualities of Trump.
The U.S. Secret Service, which investigates threats against sitting presidents and party nominees, has had “more than one conversation” with the Trump campaign about his remark, CNN reported on Wednesday.
The White House declined to comment on Mr. Trump’s accusation. “And if you are running to be president or you are president of the United States, words can have tremendous consequences”.
Clinton appeared to reject the Trump campaign’s defense, warning of the dangers of reckless language during a presidential race.
“His casual suggestion that more countries should have nuclear weapons, and now his casual inciting of violence”, she added.
US Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump arrives at a campaign rally at the BB&T Center in Ft.
As Trump was preparing to speak in Florida, a man was climbing Trump Tower in New York City.
Agents rushed onto the stage to protect the candidate, but retreated after the protester was escorted out.
Clinton meanwhile launched an open appeal Wednesday to independents and Republicans repulsed by Trump over his string of controversial statements.
John Negroponte, former director of national intelligence under president George W Bush, and former Republican US representative Chris Shays of CT, were among those who announced their support yesterday.
Republican power-brokers, reportedly discussing ways to rein in the billionaire, were alarmed after Trump stooped to a new low on Tuesday, joking about assassinating his political opponent.
Some critics believe Trump was referring to gun violence against his rival.
“You get to a certain point in this business, you’re not just responsible for what you say, you are responsible for what people hear and that might be a good lesson here”. “Although the Second Amendment people, maybe there is, I don’t know”, he continued.
Hillary Clinton does not want to abolish the Second Amendment. His remarks also fueled widespread concerns about his ability to stay on track. “In many respects, you know, they honour President Obama”, Mr. Trump said during a raucous campaign rally outside Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The RealClearPolitics national poll average shows Clinton leading Trump by 48% to 40%.
Meanwhile, Clinton emphasized Trump as increasingly volatile and unsafe man who continually crosses the line in Iowa, pointing to his disparaging remarks about the parents of a US Muslim soldier who died in combat in Iraq and his radical stance on nuclear proliferation.
Six GOP senators including Susan Collins and a number of House Republicans have disowned him too.
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Another email showed Clinton Foundation aides pushing the State Department to hire someone.
