Trump’s 2020 campaign ads were “pure attacks”

How attack ads of Trump’s campaign contributed to political violence

Xiaodong Fang

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The words and rhetoric of the incumbent President Donald Trump have incited violence throughout his campaigns and presidential term. The 2020 presidential election witnessed an unusual pattern of attack ads.

Disproportionate volume

A typical campaign ad can be categorized into one of the three kinds: promotional, contrast and attack.

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Xiaodong Fang

Political Scientist studied and worked at #Georgetown #IowaState #JamesMadison | Observing #Elections and #China