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Soros spokesperson blames toxic politics for bomb scare
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLaura Silber, a spokeswoman for George Soros’ Open Society Foundations, says the country’s toxic political environment is to blame for a bomb sent to the liberal philanthropist’s home.
“The hateful rhetoric that dominates politics in the US and in so many countries around the world breeds extremism and violence,” she says in a statement. “In this climate of fear, falsehoods, and rising authoritarianism, just voicing your views can draw death threats.”
Silber says Soros is calling on “politicians across the political spectrum to tone down their rhetoric.”
“Words have consequences,” she says.
— AP
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