Hoskinson expresses sadness and concern after Trump's assassination attempt
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson commented on the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump and expressed deep concern about the current political situation in the United States. Trump was shot at a political rally in Pennsylvania on July 13. The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire and the bullet grazed Trump's right ear and fatally wounded a person behind him.
Hoskinson took to social media platform X to express her sadness over the incident. He pointed out that this incident was an unfortunate but foreseeable result and a reflection of the degradation of American politics over the past few decades. Hoskinson believes that it takes a lot of force to radicalize a person, but once radicalized, the result is often a decline in political violence, which is what is currently happening in the United States.
Source: X Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson expressed sadness and concern over the attempted assassination of Trump
Hoskinson said this situation leads people to go from having legitimate dissent to viewing those who dissent as evil and should be eliminated. He also pointed out that some people's initial reaction to the attack on Trump on social media was not to pray or seek more information, but to show apathy or even regret that the shooter did not succeed.
"It's a sad phenomenon that people want people who disagree with them to die, but that's where we are right now," Hoskinson said.
He emphasized that this phenomenon is not to be blamed on the individuals who made these comments, but that society has been programmed by social media to dehumanize others into either love or hate roles.
Hoskinson called for reflection, arguing that political change was unachievable in such a divided society. He called on people to not lose their awareness of common humanity while having differences.
Musk's situation is equally dangerous, Hoskinson warns
When talking about Trump's assassination attempt, Charles Hoskinson also expressed concern for the safety of Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Hoskinson believes that Musk is also in a very dangerous situation because he is driving changes in various industries.
After the incident, X users suggested that Musk strengthen personal security measures. Musk responded and revealed that he had been the target of two attacks in the past eight months, both times arresting armed suspects near Tesla's headquarters in Texas.
Source: X Musk responded and revealed that he has been the target of two attacks in the past eight months.
Hoskinson laid out on X his view of the typical progression of individuals driving significant change, broken down into three stages: social destruction, legal harassment and incarceration, and finally an assassination attempt by a "lone wolf." Hoskinson believes Musk may be approaching this third and most dangerous stage and could become the target of the next assassination attempt.
Credit: X Hoskinson explains his view on the typical process of individuals driving significant change
The discussion about Musk's safety has intensified after he recently publicly endorsed Trump's 2024 presidential bid. Musk reportedly donated money to a Super PAC supporting Trump's re-election campaign, which also made him the target of public criticism.
These events remind us that individuals pushing for change often face significant risks and challenges. Whether it is Trump or Musk, their safety issues deserve our attention, and society needs to pay more attention to and protect these people who dare to change the status quo.
