In 2025 alone, the United States has seen the following acts of political violence:
Rightwing Activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated.
Minnesota Democratic State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were assassinated. The assassin also attempted to kill Minnesota State Senator John Hoffmann and his wife, Yvette.
Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s house was set ablaze by an arsonist while he and his family were inside.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer was shot outside a detention facility in Texas. At least 12 people were arrested in connection with the assassination attempt.
The New Mexico Republican Party Headquarters was set on fire by an arsonist.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), was attacked by a mass shooter, who murdered P