Glenn Youngkin finally walks back Paul Pelosi attack comments: ‘I didn’t do a great job’ The Virginia governor is not the only major Republican figure to make light of the attack The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022
David DePape, suspect in violent Pelosi attack, in US illegally, ICE officials say David DePape, the man charged with attempted murder in connection with a violent attack against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, is in the U.S. illegally and could be deported to Canada, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said Thursday. Los Angeles Times · Nov 3, 2022
GOP cheers a ghastly crime Republicans laugh off responsibility for Paul Pelosi being assaulted in his home. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2022
How Elon Musk, Trump and Tucker Carlson helped far-right conspiracy theorists hijack the Paul Pelosi attack Bogus reports and right-wing influencers spread false information that rapidly outpaced the truth. Court filings and interviews detail a gruesome attack. There was no ‘friend’ in his underwear. Alex Woodward reports The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022
Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack was in U.S. illegally, DHS says "[ICE] lodged an immigration detainer on Canadian national David DePape with San Francisco County Jail." Axios · Nov 3, 2022
Paul Pelosi attack suspect David DePape was in the US illegally and may face deportation to Canada Canadian citizen entered US at California-Mexico border in early March The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022
Political violence in America isn't going away anytime soon A warning about the threat of political violence heading into the 2022 midterm elections was issued to state and local law enforcement officials by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Oct. 28, 2022. The Conversation · Nov 3, 2022
Editorial: GOP responds to Pelosi attack with cruel, baseless jokes. It’s shameful Days after the heinous attack on Paul Pelosi by a man federal authorities have accused of plotting to kidnap his wife, Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, it’s clear that too many Republican officials and their mouthpieces in the conspiracy-laden right-wing media are not taking this incident seriously. Los Angeles Times · Nov 3, 2022
Joe Biden: Republican ‘election deniers’ threaten to put America on ‘path to chaos’ ‘Make no mistake, democracy is on the ballot for all of us,’ Mr Biden said in a speech just days before Americans go to the polls Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2022
Editorial: One sick nation: The Paul Pelosi attack was politically motivated even as Republicans spread conspiracy theories Donald Trump, Alex Jones and their allies have hurtled America into a black hole of disinformation where there’s no light or right or up or down, and Elon Musk seems to think we’ve got to plunge ourselves still deeper in. Latest case in point: Even as a crystal-clear Department of… Tribune News Service · Nov 3, 2022
Biden urges Americans to take a stand against political violence: ‘We’re facing a defining moment’ President asks voters to reject election denying candidates in midterms to ‘preserve democracy’ The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2022
Biden warns that ‘ultra MAGA’ Republicans will lead the US down a ‘path to chaos’ WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden issued a stark warning Wednesday about threats to American democracy, using a prime-time speech to urge voters to reject “ultra MAGA” Republicans who undermine faith in the voting process. Los Angeles Times · Nov 3, 2022
'Democracy is at risk': Biden warns about political violence ahead of midterms Warning that democracy itself is in peril, President Joe Biden called on Americans Wednesday night to use their ballots in next week's midterm elections to stand up against lies, violence and dangerous “ultra MAGA" election disruptors who are trying to “succeed where they failed” in subverting the 2020 elections. France 24 · Nov 3, 2022
Biden links Paul Pelosi attack to Trump rhetoric Biden is trying to energize his base while also appealing to the independent voters who rejected Trump in 2020. Axios · Nov 3, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Nov 2, 2022 Biden warns that election deniers will lead the US down a ‘path to chaos’ WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden issued a stark warning Wednesday about threats to American democracy, using a prime-time speech to highlight the stakes in next week’s midterm election.
Axios · Nov 2, 2022 Capitol Police: No one monitoring camera feed of Pelosi home during attack When the speaker is at her home, the cameras there are monitored around the clock.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022 Parkland father Fred Guttenberg attacks Nikolas Cruz defence attorney for comparison to Pelosi attack On Tuesday, public defender Gordon Weekes likened victims’ impact statements to the rhetoric that incited the attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022 Top Democrat demands answers from police after Pelosi attack A top ally of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is demanding fresh answers from the U.S. Capitol Police about security failures that led to a brutal attack on Pelosi’s husband last week
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022 Biden brands Ron DeSantis ‘Trump incarnate’ and slams Republicans for Paul Pelosi ‘jokes’ Florida governor and president seen as potential opponents in 2024 general election
Tribune News Service · Nov 2, 2022 Biden to deliver major speech on protecting democracy after attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband President Joe Biden plans to deliver a “major speech” on protecting democracy on Wednesday night after the violent attack on the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and with the midterm elections just days away.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022 Obama sounds warning about threat of political violence: ‘More people are going to get hurt’ Obama warned that in a post-January 6 America, democracy is under the constant threat of the “erosion of basic civility.”
Reason · Nov 2, 2022 What Message Are Prosecutors Sending by Charging Paul Pelosi's Attacker With 8 State and Federal Felonies? In addition to six state charges, David DePape faces two federal charges, each punishable by decades in prison.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 2, 2022 Where’s the civility in this age of political rage? Basic courtesy at a political rally, as Barack Obama called for recently, feels like a big ask at a time when actual violence and threats of actual violence are being perpetrated in the name of politics.
Roll Call · Nov 2, 2022 Rep. Lofgren lambastes Capitol Police for security lapses - Roll Call A top House Democrat is questioning Capitol Police efforts to protect lawmakers following last week’s attack at Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022 GOP congresswoman forced to delete tweet mocking Paul Pelosi attack Republican shares ‘remarkably cruel tweet laughing at the brutal beating of her colleague’s husband’