Fox News host Sean Hannity is calling for a reduction in heated political language following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Speaking with TMZ in New York City, Hannity argued that persistent characterizations of President Trump as a racist, fascist, or Nazi could influence unstable individuals.
"There are a lot of unstable people out there who are influenced by all the negative labels getting attached to Trump's name," Hannity said.
The shooting occurred during the annual dinner, with security footage showing the assailant charging through a hotel lobby before being intercepted. Hannity's comments come amid broader debates about political rhetoric and its potential real-world consequences.