What America Needs After the Trump Assassination Attempt

The attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump on July 13 must be a moment for profound prayer, reflection and conversion on the part of politicians and all Americans, especially those whose voices help shape our culture. Such violence has rightly been unequivocally condemned by politicians on both sides of the aisle, world leaders, our bishops and the pope. There is some consolation in noting how swift and universal the rejection of political violence has been, for which we ought to be grateful even as we are sobered by the challenge of reconciling our deep divisions.