The lights were hot, the cameras rolling, and the question seemed simple enough. CNN’s Dana Bash, calm and deliberate as always, leaned in during a tense interview and asked Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) if she felt a responsibility, as an elected official, to tone down her rhetoric. After all, Bash noted, “there are people out there who may use your words as a way to instigate political violence.”

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A Collision on Live TV

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The Supporters: “She’s Telling the Truth”

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The Critics: “Reckless and Dangerous”

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The Political Fallout

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Social Media Frenzy

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A Broader Conversation

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The Moment’s Legacy

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Conclusion: A Nation Divided, Again