US EditionThose Who Knew Wheeling HS Grad Charlie Kirk, Whose Political Org Started Small in Lemont Reflect
Political violence in the U.S. targets figures across the spectrum, with 45 hit list names found after Charlie Kirk's killing, highlighting deep societal and democratic challenges.
- On Wednesday, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University, with Aubrey Laitsch confirming, `We are confirming that he was shot and we are praying for Charlie`.
- A few months ago, commentators pointed to other recent attacks that set the context for Kirk's killing, including attempts on President Donald Trump, the June killing of Minnesota Democrat Melissa Hortman, and an arson last month; observers say political violence reflects broader democratic dysfunction.
- Authorities previously discovered a hit list of 45 targets and documented violent episodes including the 2017 congressional softball shooting and this year's firebombing of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's home.
- In the immediate aftermath, right-wing commentators and activists pledged vengeance; Pawnee Carter urged public displays of flags and guns, saying, `You put one foot in front of the other. You pray, you bring that prayer to the streets. You march forward with American flags in hand, your put your gun on your side, and you carry it proudly and out loud,` Carter said.
- The broader risk is weakening democratic norms while violence continues, with Brookings Institution researchers cautioning against curbing civil liberties and scholars warning many attacks come from extreme fringe individuals and contagion effects.
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