Q&A: Why is politically motivated violence on the rise in the US?

A gunman entered the homes of two Minnesota lawmakers on June 14, killing one representative and her spouse and wounding the second couple. The incidents—which coincided with a major military parade in Washington, D.C., and thousands of "No Kings" rallies across the nation—are the latest in a growing number of politically motivated, violent acts committed in the U.S.

Jun 24, 2025 - 17:18
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A gunman entered the homes of two Minnesota lawmakers on June 14, killing one representative and her spouse and wounding the second couple. The incidents—which coincided with a major military parade in Washington, D.C., and thousands of "No Kings" rallies across the nation—are the latest in a growing number of politically motivated, violent acts committed in the U.S.