Following the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, U.S. President Donald Trump and some of his key allies are floating plans to shut down left-wing organizations that they say encourage political violence.

The warnings from Trump, Vice-President JD Vance and other prominent White House figures are prompting concern that the administration may use Kirk's killing as a pretext to muzzle legitimate, non-violent political opposition.

The promises to crack down on what Trump calls "radical left" groups began within hours of the shooting last Wednesday, well before authorities had identified suspect Tyler Robinson . Investigators have yet to allege a definitive motive.

The administration has amplified the calls on a near-daily basis:

In a video address , Trump said his administration "will fin

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