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"Alex Kingsbury thinks there could be dire consequences if we continue to ignore the former president.

Oct. 5, 2023, 5:02 a.m. ET

Now Is the Time to Pay Attention to Trump’s Violent Language

Donald Trump has never been shy with his language but recently, the editor Alex Kingsbury argues, his violent speech has escalated. In the last few weeks alone, Trump suggested his own former general was treasonous, said that shoplifters should be shot and exhorted his followers to “go after” New York’s attorney general. Kingsbury says he understands why voters tune Trump out, but stresses the need to pay attention and take action for the sake of American democracy.

(A full transcript of this audio essay will be available midday on the Times website.)

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This Opinion short was produced by Jillian Weinberger. It was edited by Kaari Pitkin, Alison Bruzek and Annie-Rose Strasser. Mixing by Pat McCusker. Original music by Carole Sabouraud, Sonia Herrero and Pat McCusker. Fact-checking by Mary Marge Locker. Audience strategy by Shannon Busta and Kristina Samulewski.

Alex Kingsbury has been an editor with The Times and a member of its editorial board since 2018. Previously, he sat on the editorial board of The Boston Globe and was deputy editor of The Globe's Ideas section. @akingsburynyt"

Opinion | Now Is the Time to Pay Attention to Trump’s Violent Language - The New York Times