US EditionExamining the History of Political Violence
The assassination of Charlie Kirk underscores the link between political extremism and gun violence, with 47 shootings at US schools in 2025 highlighting the ongoing crisis, experts say.
- Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated on September 10 at Utah Valley University during a public event, amid a broader wave of political violence.
- This assassination followed recent shootings of Democratic Minnesota lawmakers and their families, reflecting increasing polarization and easy access to high-powered rifles.
- The national reaction includes widespread fear, anger, and calls for peace, while divisive rhetoric fuels public vilification and suppresses critical discussion of Kirk's legacy.
- A July poll found that 73% of Americans view political violence as a major problem, while gun-related deaths in the US reach 40,000-50,000 yearly, including suicides and multiple shootings in schools.
- The event intensified debates on gun rights and political extremism, highlighting the challenges in curbing violence amid rising polarization and the absence of gun law reforms.
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Charlie Kirk's Death: Political Exploitation or Genuine Tribute? - Real News Now
In a recent development, U.S. Vice President JD Vance and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller have made guest appearances on the podcast formerly hosted by well-known conservative commentator, Charlie Kirk, who was tragically killed. There was notable criticism from prominent conservative pundit Tucker Carlson directed towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu and some additional Israeli government figures. He suggested that…
It's NOT both sides: The dark truth about political violence in 2025
What happened to Charlie Kirk is not only devastating, but it's left conservatives across the country grappling with a terrifying message.“Everybody got their wakeup call that we could all be greenlit, that the left has established a precedent, a normalization, of, ‘Hey, if someone disagrees with you, if you don’t get your way, run out into the streets and be violent. Assassinate the people that disagree with you,’” BlazeTV host Jason Whitlock s…
Charlie Kirk's assassination will make things worse in the US
In the latest episode of Quick Take, Ian Bremmer denounces the assassination of Charlie Kirk, cautioning that it will deepen America’s political dysfunction rather than unite the country.Ian says this is a stress test for an already fragile political system and that political violence is not a solution.“If you think freedom of speech and the provision of justice is for you and not those you disagree with, you need to change,” says Ian. “American…
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