White House readies executive order on political violence as liberal groups sound warning

By James Oliphant and Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – 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