"The two attempts on Trump's life last year, one of which left him bleeding from the ear, are only the most prominent recent instances of political violence. In June, a Minnesota state representative and her husband were killed, while another state legislator and his wife were wounded. As my colleague Adrienne LaFrance reported in a 2023 cover story, scholars have warned for years about the growing presence of violence in American politics."
"Kirk was shot during an appearance at Utah Valley University, just north of Provo, Utah. After initially saying that the police had arrested a suspect, the school now says that there is no suspect in custody, and the shooter's motive is not known. Videos of the shooting posted to social media by onlookers are nauseating. President Donald Trump has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff until Sunday."
"All murders are horrifying, but political violence brings its own special challenges. A society that resorts to violence to solve its problems starts to surrender its claim on being a society. A grim irony of this case is that Kirk was appearing on a university campus, a place that is supposed to be set apart specifically for the testing and debate of ideas-a place for discourse and conversation. Kirk was a frequent visitor to university campuses."
Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot and killed during an appearance at Utah Valley University near Provo, Utah. Real America's Voice announced his death. The university initially said police had arrested a suspect but later said no suspect is in custody and the shooter’s motive remains unknown. President Donald Trump ordered flags flown at half-staff until Sunday. Recent incidents include two attempts on Trump’s life and the June killings and injuries of Minnesota state legislators. Scholars warn that rising extreme rhetoric and radicalized individuals are increasing domestic political violence. The attack occurred on a campus frequently visited by Kirk.
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