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Not rocket science: Extreme political rhetoric eventually has consequences

Not rocket science: Extreme political rhetoric eventually has consequences

Cole Allen, a Caltech graduate, is accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump, and his actions may be attributed to the heated rhetoric used in modern political life, which can lower the psychological barrier to violence.

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