Recent events surrounding former President Donald Trump have sparked significant controversy, particularly in the wake of his second assassination attempt. Senator JD Vance has faced criticism for his remarks linking the political rhetoric of Democrats to the threats against Trump, while he himself has been noted for using similar language. Vance's comments, including calling for Democrats to 'tone down the rhetoric', come across as hypocritical given Trump's frequent use of inflammatory terms such as 'fascist' to describe Vice President Kamala Harris. CNN aired a montage showcasing Trump's rhetoric that contradicts Vance's admonitions against such language. Furthermore, Vance has implied a distinction between Republicans and Democrats regarding threats to political figures, claiming that 'no one has tried to kill Kamala Harris'. This stance has been met with backlash, including from the White House, which labeled these remarks as dangerous. Amidst this turmoil, Vance maintains that the left's rhetoric is to blame for the violent climate, while glossing over the role of Trump's provocations. As both Vance and Trump continue to navigate the fallout from these incidents, their statements illustrate the complexities and contradictions within their responses to political violence.