Political Violence in US Shows Bipartisan Threat

A wave of politically motivated violence in Minnesota, including the assassination of a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband and the shooting of another lawmaker and his wife, has drawn attention to rising political violence in the U.S. Authorities described the murders as a 'politically motivated assassination,' with the suspect's manifesto identifying both Democratic and Republican targets, indicating bipartisan threats. Recent attacks, such as the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and assaults on figures from both political camps, reflect escalating polarization and a growing acceptance of violence to achieve political goals. Experts warn that selective outrage and inconsistent condemnation have fostered an environment where political violence is increasingly rationalized. The Anti-Defamation League reported that all 61 political killings in the U.S. from 2022 to 2024 were committed by right-wing extremists, though new cases reveal that threats span the political spectrum. The trend highlights the urgent need for addressing extremism and preventing further normalization of violence in American politics.