On an unusually busy news day, did the assassination attempt's aftermath change the media tone?
In a typical presidential campaign, Donald Trump's selection of JD Vance as his running mate on the Republican ticket would have dominated media discussions for a week or two
By DAVID BAUDER
Published - Jul 16, 2024, 07:09 AM ET
Last Updated - Jul 16, 2024, 07:09 AM EDT
If this were a typical presidential campaign, Donald Trump's selection of JD Vance as his running mate on the Republican ticket would have likely dominated media discussions for a week or two.
This is not a typical presidential campaign.
On Monday, that choice was just part of the mix. On the opening day of the Republican convention two days after an assassination attempt on Trump, news organizations juggled several major stories and grappled with the uncertainty of whether political violence would change the tone of their coverage.
Would a lowering of volume on political combat that some, including President Joe Biden, had called for in the wake of Saturday's shooting be evident at news outlets that many say live for the fight?
