Fanning the flames: political violence in Trump’s America

<p>Donald Trump has compared himself to Abraham Lincoln and JFK after an alleged shooter, dubbed in his reported-manifesto as the &ldquo;friendly federal assassin&rdquo;, charged a security point armed with guns and knives.</p> <p>For a moment, the White House Correspondents dinner continued, the president and his guests unaware until the secret service pulled him from the stage, forming a human shield.</p> <p>This marks the third alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump in two years. As political violence targeting both sides of the aisle grows to unprecedented levels.</p> <p>Today, SMH columnist and former assistant managing editor of NPR in Washington, Bill Wyman on America&rsquo;s surge in political violence and Trump&rsquo;s role as both target and provocateur.<strong><br /><br /></strong></p> <p>If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> SMH columnist Bill Wyman</p> <p><strong>Photo:&nbsp;</strong>PA/Alamy</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>