Why political violence has spiked in the Trump era and what can be done to stop it

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US is experiencing most profound surge in political violence since the 1970s, data shows

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The killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk during a speech at a Utah college on Wednesday has prompted shock and condemnation across the political spectrum, and experts warn the assassination is the latest in a deeply concerning surge in political violence across the U.S. during the Trump era.

Why political violence has spiked in the Trump era and what can be done to stop it

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