Calls to Cool Political Rhetoric

Sep 23, 2024

1 min

The apparent assassination attempt recently on former President Trump – the second in two months – is raising questions about whether the rhetoric against him is going too far, and if politicians need to take steps to cool tensions.

Dr. Meena Bose discussed this with FOX news radio affiliates around the country, including WBAP in Dallas, TX; WHO in Des Moines, IA; WFRK in Florence, SC; KLIF in Dallas, TX; WERC in Birmingham, AL; and WJR in Detroit, MI.

Dr. Bose is professor of political science, executive dean of the Public Policy and Public Service program, and executive director of the Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency.

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Professor of Political Science, Executive Dean for Public Policy & Public Service Programs

Dr. Meena Bose is Executive Dean of Hofstra University’s Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs

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