What's fuelling political violence in the United States?
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What's fuelling political violence in the United States?
"Killing of divisive conservative Charlie Kirk triggers fears of a cycle of violence. As investigators look into the killing of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, his death is raising broader questions for the United States. He was a divisive figure wildly popular with some for his Christian views. But to others, he promoted hate and used racist, sexist, homophobic and Islamophobic language."
"Kirk supported President Donald Trump, lobbying young people and promoting his Make America Great Again campaign. His killing is one of 150 politically motivated attacks recorded in the US this year a sharp increase on previous years. What's feeding this trend? And what does it mean for the future of the US? Presenter: Sami Zeidan Guests: Eric Ham US political analyst and author Greg Swenson Political commentator and chairman of Republicans Overseas United Kingdom Richard Schoeberl Former FBI agent and counterterrorism specialist"
Investigators are examining the killing of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, whose death has intensified concerns about politically motivated violence in the United States. Kirk was a divisive figure, widely popular among some for his Christian views while criticized by others for promoting hate and using racist, sexist, homophobic and Islamophobic language. He actively supported President Donald Trump and mobilized young supporters through the Make America Great Again campaign. The killing is among 150 politically motivated attacks recorded in the US this year, marking a sharp increase from previous years. The surge raises urgent questions about drivers of radicalization, polarization, and the risk of retaliatory violence.
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