John Robson: Attempted Assassination of Trump Is a Cue for All of Us to Do Better

John Robson: Attempted Assassination of Trump Is a Cue for All of Us to Do Better
Former President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed offstage after an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
John Robson
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It feels as if we all just dodged a bullet. Given America’s dominance, its politics affects everyone, and had that shot on Saturday been one inch to the right, the resulting turmoil would have been catastrophic in an already troubled world. So what do we do with this second chance?

John Robson
John Robson
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John Robson is a documentary filmmaker, National Post columnist, senior fellow at the Aristotle Foundation, contributing editor to the Dorchester Review, and executive director of the Climate Discussion Nexus. His most recent documentary is “The Environment: A True Story.”