Trump shooting upends Democrats’ ‘threat to democracy’ rhetoric

Published July 15, 2024 9:49am ET



MILWAUKEE — Democrats are swapping their attacks on former President Donald Trump with calls for unity after an attempt on his life at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday.

But how long the detente lasts, and whether it comes with a change in campaign strategy, is uncertain as members of both parties work to tone down the political rhetoric.

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