The Rest Is Politics: US 181. Trump’s Dinner Shooting and Iran’s Desperate Deal
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Apr 27, 2026 A tense recap of a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and questions about Secret Service protection. A debate on rising political violence and the motives behind recent attackers. Analysis of Iran's new peace proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and whether Tehran is negotiating from weakness or strength. Discussion of Russia's possible role, economic pressures, and what a US deal might demand.
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Online Tribalism Fuels Political Violence
- Political violence is rising in varied directions and is driven by online rhetoric and tribalism.
- Katty Kay noted the shooter was motivated by hatred of the president and the event amplified debate about toxic political language from both sides.
Shift In Recent Political Violence Patterns
- 2025 marked the first year in over 30 years with more left-wing attacks than far-right in US data, though absolute numbers remain small.
- Katty Kay cited CSIS showing five left-wing versus one right-wing terrorist attack that year.
Martyrdom And Manifestos Drive Copycat Violence
- Some attackers seek martyrdom and social-media permanence, creating a fan base for political violence.
- Anthony Scaramucci named this the 'Luigi Mangione phenomenon' where alienated youth view assassination as a duty and publish manifestos.