The assassination attempt will not play into Trump’s hands in the election race, a political scientist explained why

The assassination attempt will not play into Trump's hands in the election race, – a political scientist explained why Dzvenislava Moshovskaya

Donald Trump was shot on July 13th. This was an attempt on his life. It is likely that such events will lead to a change in the positions of certain voters in the United States, since he is the main candidate of the Republican Party.

The president of the Politika analytical center, Oleg Lesnoy, told 24 Channel that if the assassination attempt on Trump had taken place in October 2024, it would have had more positive consequences, in an electoral sense , than now. This event may soon be forgotten.

Consequences for Trump

Oleg Lesnoy suggested that anything could happen during the election campaign. In those few months before the election, in his opinion, moments may arise that will negate all the efforts of the Trump team.

The assassination attempt will not help Trump in the election race. Electoral perception increased among his supporters. As for me, it did not affect those Americans for whom the fight is now being waged. That is, those who have not yet chosen their candidate,” he said.

According to the president of the Politika analytical center, the assassination attempt on Trump can have a positive impact on any political leader of a rival party, due to the high level of conspiracy theories in the United States.

The state must prove that it can conduct a clear investigation into this crime and explain to citizens that they must make their own conscious decision in the presidential election, on which the future of the United States depends. If not, then it will be a difficult period for Ukraine as well,” said Oleg Lesnoy.