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The escalation of political violence is not just rhetoric; it manifests in real-world incidents. The transcript references several instances of lawmakers being targeted with violence or threats—ranging from attacks on members of Congress to attempts on the lives of prominent figures like Donald Trump. For example, during Trump’s presidency, he faced assassination attempts, and lawmakers—including Steve Scalise, then House Majority Whip—were shot and nearly killed. More recently, lawmakers in Minnesota were targeted in what appear to be politically motivated violence.