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Experts warn of “vicious spiral" in political violence after Kirk killing
- Charlie Kirk, a young conservative figure and ally of Trump, was fatally shot during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University in 2025.
- His assassination follows a years-long rise in political violence, with expert Dr. Robert Pape warning of an extremely violent era in American politics.
- Political violence has targeted figures on both sides, including the killing of Minnesota lawmakers in June 2025 and attacks on judges and officials nationwide.
- Pape stated, "This is the era of violent populism," and that incidents have quintupled annually since 2017, urging both parties to condemn and restrain violence.
- Kirk's killing has alarmed political leaders and media across the spectrum, highlighting the urgent need to address escalating violence and protect democratic discourse.
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The killing of American right influence by Charlie Kirk marks a crucial moment in the U.S. political violence wave, one that, according to experts, is at risk of inflamming a already divided country and could generate...
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Political violence in US mirrors 1960s turmoil, historian warns after Charlie Kirk shooting
Political violence and extreme rhetoric in the United States today mirrors the turbulent 1960s, but with key differences that make the current era particularly challenging, according to presidential historian and ABC News contributor Mark Updegrove.
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