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In the wake of Kirk shooting, polls show increasing acceptance of political violence among Americans.
A recent poll found that 1 in 5 Americans believe political violence is justified in some circumstances.
Miss: Going to Extremes A sniper's bullet has raised the profile of Charlie Kirk, someone you might not have heard of before. The coverage is akin to the assassination of John F. Kennedy. But enough said—let's move onto the real and most terrifying issue: Extremism in the United States.
A recent poll found that 1 in 5 Americans believe political violence is justified in some circumstances. That included 28% of Republicans and 12% of Democrats. While Gov. Spencer Cox tried to calm the waters, President Donald Trump continued to inflame.
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