Attack on Trump reopens chilling chapter in American politics: US media

Attack on Trump reopens chilling chapter in American politics: US media

Attack on Trump reopens chilling chapter in American politics: US media

WASHINGTON: The assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump is a "horrific moment" for America and a "sobering reminder" of the threat that political violence poses to democracy in the country ahead of the high-stakes presidential election, the US media commented on Sunday.

Trump, 78, survived an attempt on his life on Saturday when a young shooter fired multiple shots at him at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, injuring his right ear.

Americans received a sobering reminder on Saturday of the threat that political violence poses to our democracy, The New York Times said.