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High-profile Democrats often sidestep condemning acts of violence. Figures such as Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer avoid publicly denouncing attacks against private property or personal threats, instead focusing on political rhetoric or opposing legislation. For example, Schumer’s attempts to downplay the violence targeting Tesla dealerships—including firebombings—underscores a double standard: condemnation is inconsistent and often absent. Meanwhile, some in the left openly dismiss or even justify violence as a form of political expression.