One in Four Think Political Violence Is Justified
- According to a survey by Politico/Public First, 24% of Americans believe political violence can be justified, while 64% disagree and state that it is never acceptable.
- More than one-third of Americans under 45 agree that political violence can sometimes be warranted, indicating a significant rise among younger voters.
- Robert Pape, a University of Chicago political science professor, noted that support for political violence is growing and becoming more mainstream.
- Fifty-Five percent of respondents believe politically motivated violence in the U.S. will increase, reflecting a growing public concern.
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More than 33% of young Americans believe political violence can be justified in certain cases: poll
More than one-third of Americans under the age of 45 agreed with the view that political violence can be justified, in certain cases, the Politico/Public First poll found.
New Poll Reveals Alarming Rise in Youth Support for Political Violence Amid Wave of Assassinations, Attacks
from Your News: A significant and growing share of young Americans—more than one in three under age 45—now believe political violence can be justified under certain circumstances, according to a new survey, as the nation grapples with a surge in politically motivated attacks and threats. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom A growing number of younger Americans […]
24% of Americans Defend Political Violence Like Assassinating Charlie Kirk
A growing number of young Americans believe political violence can be justified, Politico reported Monday on its latest survey through Public First. The poll found that 24% of Americans say there are circumstances in which political violence can be justified, compared to 64% who say it is never acceptable, according to Politico’s report on the survey. Among younger adults, that number rises sharply, with more than one in three under the age of 4…
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