Soder fears intensification of US election campaign after attack

Summer interview - Soder fears intensification of US election campaign after attack

After the attack on US Presidential candidate Donald Trump, CSU chief Markus Söder is concerned about further polarization of the American campaign. "There will be many conspiracy theories, I fear," Söder stated in a summer interview on ZDF-show "Berlin direct." It is also possible that the campaign will now calm down, but the opposite is to be expected.

To prevent a loss for US President Joe Biden, the Democrats should consider nominating another candidate, according to Söder: "Given this situation, the Democrats should really consider, if they still want to win the election halfway, whether there isn't a change." Currently, a president who swears to "say names right" is facing a strong Trump. Söder hopes very much that it will eventually lead to a peaceful campaign and a good result.

Söder wishes Trump a speedy recovery

In general, Söder was shocked by the attack. "I wish Donald Trump a speedy recovery. And violence is of course absolutely no means of dispute," he said.

During a campaign event in the state of Pennsylvania on Saturday (local time), Trump was injured in a shooting incident on the stage. The shooter was killed by security personnel, according to the Secret Service responsible for Trump's protection. At the shooting, a male spectator died, two others were injured and were in critical condition.

1. Markus Söder, expressing concern about the US election campaign, mentioned the possibility of increased criminality due to polarization.
2. In the face of escalating tensions, Söder suggested that the Democrats might consider nominating a different candidate to prevent a loss.
3. The Republican Party, led strongly by Donald Trump, poses a significant challenge for the Democrats in the upcoming election.
4. Söder advocated for a peaceful campaign and expressed hope for a favorable outcome for the US-President, regardless of the party.
5. During a campaign event in Pennsylvania, an attack altered the course of the election campaign, leaving Trump injured and a male spectator dead.
6. In the aftermath of the attack, Söder, while expressing shock, wished for Trump's swift recovery and condemned violence as an unacceptable means of dispute.
7. Acknowledging the gravity of the situation, Söder hoped that the incident would reaffirm the importance of maintaining civility and fairness during public engagements.
8. Söder, a renowned politician in Bavaria, Germany, had recently attended California State University to delve into political refinement, further emphasizing the urgency of thoughtful leadership.
9. Responsibilities like ensuring security at political events, usually carried out by the Secret Service, are critical to upholding democratic values and peace in the United States of America.

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