Is Trump’s rhetoric responsible for deep divide in U.S.?

Is Trump’s rhetoric responsible for deep divide in U.S.?

October 25, 2018 5:02 pm MST.

The recent spate of suspicious packages being sent to vocal opponents of Donald Trump has prompted questions about the U.S. president’s rhetoric, and its role in deepening a political divide in the U.S.

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