The U.S. has had a long history of political violence, but experts see a new trend

As tensions rise ahead of the upcoming election, experts warn that political violence in the U.S. is increasing, highlighting an urgent need for countermeasures.

Colin Clarke expressed concern about the rising urgency around political violence, citing the recent attempted assassination of Donald Trump as indicative of a worsening trend.

Gary LaFree commented that the data shows a significant uptick in political violence over the last decade, indicating that this is a growing national crisis.

The alarming frequency of political harassment and violence points to a potential escalation that experts are keenly aware of as the election approaches.

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