Carter introduces bill establishing life imprisonment for attempting political assassinations

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today introduced the Zero Tolerance for Political Assassins Act, a bill mandating 25 years to life imprisonment for individuals who attempt to assassinate federal politicians.

Political violence erodes the very fabric of our democracy. In the United States, change is enacted by the people for the people. When radicalized individuals escalate hatred toward others over differing ideologies, they trample on the rights that every American exercises at the ballot box.

President Donald Trump has survived three assassination attempts to date, inspired by radical leftist rhetoric from politicians such as former President Joe Biden and disgraced former FBI Director James Comey. Unfortunately, we live in a world where Democrats have inspired lunatics in their party to attempt unthinkable acts. That ends now.

The Zero Tolerance for Political Assassins Act would apply to the following targets: President, Vice President, Presidential Staff, Cabinet Members, Supreme Court Justices, and Members of Congress.

"The American people spoke in November 2024, electing Donald J. Trump with a mandate to deliver a safer and more prosperous nation. Yet recently, at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the President was the target of a third assassination attempt. The cowards who carry out acts of political violence are the greatest threats to democracy," said Rep. Carter. "My bill ensures they face proper justice and the full weight of the law."

Read full bill text here.

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