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The controversy was also amplified by the broader political climate in the United States. In recent years, the country has experienced deeply divisive elections, rising political polarization, and incidents of political violence, all of which have heightened sensitivity toward public rhetoric. Some critics argued that phrases once considered routine political hyperbole now carry a different weight in a nation where public figures have faced real threats. According to them, media personalities with large audiences should be especially mindful of how they express their views.
