The increase of political violence during Trump’s presidency

The recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner has raised concerns about a new era of political violence in the United States. This incident follows the alleged assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump and a series of politically motivated attacks, including the killings of activist Charlie Kirk and legislator Melissa Hortman. Professor Robert Pape, an expert in political science, discusses the factors contributing to this rise in violence and the role of divisive rhetoric from the Trump administration.

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