Analysts say US image as beacon of democracy is "diminishing" after Trump assassination attempt

On Saturday, July 13, a 20-year-old man nearly killed former Donald Trump, the former U.S. President at a rally in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania while he addressed his supporters. Federal authorities are working to unravel unanswered questions about the shooter and his motive. President Joe Biden has condemned the attack and denounced political violence following the assault on his main rival, Trump. Today, we hear from analysts of the latest developments and their implications ahead of the November 5 elections. VOA’s Ignatius Annor spoke to Michaela Millender, a research analyst at the Soufan Center in New York. Declan Galvin is managing director of Exigent Risk Advisory, a Nairobi-based strategic risk advisory consulting firm.