The person who tried to assault Nancy Pelosi and viciously attacked her husband, Paul Pelosi, has revealed Qanon-like Pizzagate conspiracy theories.
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Pelosi assault suspect David Depape posted about Pizzagate, Qanon-type conspiracies, and MSNBC reported, “We now have a fairly clear concept of the place that is headed.” pic.twitter.com/GDtuJgcdF9
— Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) October 28, 2022
MSNBC reported, when requested in regards to the suspect’s posts about politics or political figures, “He mentions being looted black and being in opposition to it – speaking in regards to the pedophilia cover-up and stuff like Pizzagate fashion stuff. It is clear the place this leans up to now.
Far-right conspiracy theories have radicalized the attacker, it appears. This reality clearly reveals the place it’s possible going.
Political radicalization in the USA is a one-way avenue. Rachel Maddow viewers usually are not radicalized and present up at Kevin McCarthy.
Solely the Republican Get together has a media and ecosystem fueled by Trump and radicalizing the far proper to violence.
The Capitol assault was not an remoted incident.
1/6 was the normalization of violence as a political act by Donald Trump and his supporters.
The reported assassination try on Nancy Pelosi was an act of political terrorism.
Till the media and political leaders look the scenario within the eye and handle the fact and risk of radicalization and political violence, the assault on Pelosi’s residence can be one other step in direction of tragedy.
Mr. Easley is the editor. He’s additionally a member of the White Home press pool and a congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason holds a bachelor’s diploma in political science. His graduate research targeted on public coverage, with a specialization in social reform actions.
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