Trump assassination jokes spike as experts warn of violence risk

3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · May 9

The report highlights a video by 27-year-old progressive influencer Peyton Vanest, who posted suggestive remarks about what "somebody should" do to President Donald Trump.
Experts fear repeated joking or coded language about killing political figures can normalize threats, encourage copycat behaviour and blur the line between rhetoric and incitement.
The concern comes amid heightened political tension in the United States, where violent language online is increasingly scrutinised for its potential real-world consequences.

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