In the aftermath of a second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, you’d think Democrats would finally take a step back and reconsider their relentless rhetoric. But instead of dialing it down, many are doubling down, proving that they simply can’t help themselves. The sad truth is, this isn’t about concern for the nation—it’s about pushing a political narrative at any cost.

Take New York Magazine’s Jonathan Chait, who defended labeling Trump a threat to democracy, claiming it wasn’t “inciting” to say it. Or Hillary Clinton, who went a step further, demanding the media stick to a “consistent narrative” about how dangerous Trump supposedly is. Just let that sink in. She’s essentially scolding the media for not falling in line and regurgitating the party’s talking points. It’s not just about pushing a story anymore; it’s about controlling the entire narrative, top to bottom. That’s how Democrats see the media’s role: as their personal mouthpiece, tasked with doing their bidding.

So, when Fox’s Peter Doocy dared to confront White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about the administration’s language in the wake of the assassination attempt, it was no surprise that she completely lost her composure. Doocy’s question hit at the core of the issue: “How many more assassination attempts on Donald Trump until the president, vice president, and you pick a different word other than threat?” It was the exact question any rational person should be asking—because let’s face it, demonizing someone in public while claiming to condemn violence is nothing but hypocrisy.

KJP rages at Fox’s @Pdoocy:

Doocy: “How many more assassination attempts on Donald Trump until the president, vice president, and you pick a different word other than threat?”

KJP: “I disagree with your question.” pic.twitter.com/1YSMDwXqnS

— Media Research Center (@theMRC) September 17, 2024

But Jean-Pierre wasn’t having it. Instead of addressing the very real concern of how the administration’s rhetoric could be fueling such attacks, she accused Doocy of being the dangerous one. That’s right—the problem, in her eyes, wasn’t that Biden, Harris, and every left-wing talking head have been painting Trump as a threat to democracy for years. No, the problem was that Doocy dared to hold them accountable for their words.

She dismissed the premise of the question entirely, not because it wasn’t valid, but because it hit too close to home. And then, in classic form, she tried to flip the script, claiming it was Doocy’s questioning that was “incredibly dangerous,” because “the American people are watching.” Well, yes, the American people are watching—and they’re getting pretty tired of watching the administration fan the flames of division while pretending to call for calm. Jean-Pierre’s condescending response only highlighted the blatant contradiction between their words and actions.

Sure, the administration claims to condemn political violence. And yes, Biden reportedly called Trump after the attempt on his life. But what they won’t do is stop painting him as an existential threat to the nation—a line they’ve been using to fuel their base for years. Why? Because it’s politically convenient. As Jean-Pierre stammered through her response, one thing became abundantly clear: they have no intention of backing off this dangerous rhetoric.

Let’s be real here—this isn’t about “protecting democracy.” It’s about weaponizing language to smear a political opponent. And now, with people literally trying to assassinate Trump, it’s becoming impossible to deny that this rhetoric has real-world consequences. Yet, instead of taking a hard look in the mirror, they double down and attack the press when questioned about it.

Good on Peter Doocy for pushing the issue, because it’s exactly what the public wants to know: When is this going to stop? The unfortunate answer, by way of Jean-Pierre’s non-answer, is that it’s not going to stop. The Biden-Harris team will keep playing this game, using dangerous rhetoric to justify their political narrative, while pretending they’re the ones calling for civility.