Concerning Violence: Americans’ growing acceptance of political violence may lead to escalating bloodshed. Here, a courtroom sketch depicts Cole Tomas Allen, seated center, the California man arrested in the shooting incident at the Correspondents’ Dinner, in federal court, April 30, 2026 in Washington.

White House Correspondents’ Dinner Aftermath: Many Americans Entertain the Idea of Violence

by Robert J. Shapiro May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Surveys show that large swaths of Americans, across parties and political beliefs, accept and even endorse political violence.

Are we normalizing political violence? Attempted assassinations and killings of politicians and judges are quickly forgotten. A month after the assassination of Minnesota Representaive Melissa Hortman, the story has faded from the headlines.

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A Month After the Minnesota Shootings, We’re Normalizing Political Violence

by Joshua A. Douglas July 13, 2025July 13, 2025

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