Salman Rushdie Warns of Political Violence at Sundance Premiere of Documentary "Knife"

Salman Rushdie warned of pervasive political violence in the USA during the premiere of his documentary "Knife" at the Sundance Film Festival.The author linked his 2022 stabbing to a broader assault on culture by authoritarian figures after the recent deaths of two people involving federal agents in Minneapolis.While Trump faces criticism for his rhetoric against universities, the 78-year-old writer emphasized that journalism and music have become targets for those seeking to exploit ignorance.