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As 2024 progressed, Trump endured an assassination attempt, symptomatic of the brewing tensions within the political landscape. Public fear intermixed with bizarre acts like RFK Jr.'s antics that captured media attention more than serious political discourse. Later in the year, Biden dropped out of the presidential race, endorsing Kamala Harris—a move that hinted at shifting alliances and future dynamics in Democratic politics.
The weeks leading up to the end of the year were marked by controversies including the bizarre claims of a viral money withdrawal trick that led to a nationwide check fraud crisis. The existing climate of distrust expanded as artists and innovators were evermore under scrutiny.