Rising Political Violence and Media's Role in the Charlie Kirk Shooting

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The article criticizes Donald Trump and other conservatives for prematurely blaming the left for the shooting of Charlie Kirk, highlighting that far-right extremists are actually the most frequent perpetrators of domestic terrorism in the US. It argues that Trump's rhetoric often downplays or ignores right-wing violence while emphasizing left-wing violence, creating a dangerous narrative that fuels political hostility and violence.
Topics:nation#donald-trump#left-wing-extremism#political-violence#politics#rhetoric#right-wing-extremism
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- Graphic video of Kirk shooting was everywhere online, showing how media’s role has changed PBS
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