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The January 6 Capitol insurrection, an assault on American democracy
Bomb threats against Democratic lawmakers in Texas and Illinois
The alleged plots to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
The shootings involving Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as state Senator John Hoffman and his wife
The assassination of Charlie Kirk, which many view as a symbol of escalating political hostility
These events underscore a disturbing increase in violence targeting political figures and institutions, transcending partisan lines. The pattern signals an alarming trend that threatens the foundations of democratic engagement and civil discourse.