LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear urged political leaders across the country to condemn violence regardless of the target, addressing growing tensions over accusations of selective outrage following recent incidents of political violence.

Speaking in Lexington on Monday, Beshear said leaders face a clear choice in how they respond to political violence.

"They can condemn violence every time, every where. Period. Full stop," Beshear said. "Or, they could only condemn violence against people who look like, sound like, or believe like they do."

The governor's comments come amid national discourse following the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk last week. Beshear pointed to a pattern of political violence affecting people across the political spectrum, citin

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