WASHINGTON — The White House is preparing an executive order on political violence and hate speech, a Trump administration official said on Wednesday, as scores of left-leaning non-profits rejected what they described as efforts to undermine their work.

The administration has intensified scrutiny of liberal organizations following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a staunch ally of Trump.

President Donald Trump and other Republicans have accused liberal groups of contributing to an increase in hate speech and intolerance, while declining to criticize right-leaning groups and activists that have contributed to the country’s divisions.

Specifics about the administration’s plan, which could be unveiled later this week, are still being hammered out by Trump’s top advi

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