Source: Fox News
Summary
New Jersey Democratic congressional candidate Rebecca Bennett was approached by a man who asked if she condemns attempts to harm President Donald Trump. Bennett did not respond and walked away as a woman accompanying her told the questioner to “get a life.” Bennett’s campaign later stated that she condemns political violence against Trump. The incident comes after Bennett shared a post on X condemning an attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner as an act of political violence.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Bennett walks away from questions about political violence against Trump.
A woman accompanying her tells the questioner to “get a life.”
Bennett’s campaign later clarifies her stance on the issue.
The incident highlights the familiar pattern of politicians being asked to condemn violence, and the accompanying dance of deflection and clarification.
The woman’s response, “get a life,” becomes a refrain, a familiar dismissal in the face of uncomfortable questioning.
Author: Evan Null
