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We asked readers whether the assassination attempt on Donald Trump affected their feelings about the November presidential election, and if so, how. Below are some responses, lightly edited for readability and clarity.
“I think this is going to put him in the White House. I’m not a Democrat or a Republican. I’m an independent, but I have a hunch that we’re going to see Donald Trump in the White House.”
Janice Rosellini
“I believe Trump will win. Since the shooting, I’ve seen more and more of my friends openly support Trump.”
Jesse Rocha
“I don’t understand why people would vote for a narcissistic, manipulative liar. How could things be better if we voted for a bad person? Is it because they think it will put more money in their pocket? Are they that shallow? Maybe they think he loves his country. I’m glad he’s not dead, but I hope he doesn’t become president and walks off into the sunset and enjoys life.”
Karen Petovich
“I am relieved that he was not injured. My vote remains the same. The assassination attempt should not have happened. We need better gun control and better mental health treatment.”
Judith Ann
“It strengthened my resolve to vote for and campaign for Trump.”
Alan Scott
“Nothing has changed. The choices are convicted criminal/narcissist or senile male. I will not be running this election.”
Laura Starr
“No. It is moral to empathize with someone who is injured. But being injured does not make someone moral.”
Michael Green
“A few inches and a different head position could have made it so much worse! I’m so glad it didn’t happen, but I’ll never vote for that guy again!”
Scott Berliant
“Nothing has changed. I still strongly oppose the concentration of power in the executive branch. It’s fascism. Violence is never an acceptable path. I’m appalled by it, but I still want the separation of powers and the checks and balances on all three. That’s what the Founding Fathers believed in. They were adamantly opposed to tyrants.”
Michael Thompson
“The political violence that Trump has encouraged has backfired on him. I will vote Democrat to keep our government a representative democracy.”
Dale Johnson
“Nothing’s going to change. This election isn’t just about convicted criminals. Project 2025, the Supreme Court, the Republican Party, and Don the Con must be defeated in November.”
Mike Jerabek
“I think this attack on Trump has made him a martyr in a way. Now more people will sympathize with him and vote for him. Neither candidate is good. It’s a real shame that neither party can put forward a better candidate.”
James R. Delp
