The Impact of Political Violence and Its Exploitation by the Right
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Following the murder of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump and his allies have exploited the event to escalate attacks on liberal groups, critics, and civil society, employing rhetoric and actions that legal scholars warn resemble authoritarian tactics and threaten democratic norms.
- ‘Page one of the authoritarian playbook’: how Trump and allies are exploiting Kirk’s killing The Guardian
- How the Right Uses Charlie Kirk’s Death to Further Their Policies The New York Times
- Political violence: What can happen when First Amendment free speech meets Second Amendment gun rights The Conversation
- A most tragic turning point: The assassination of Charlie Kirk and the call of a generation AlbertMohler.com
- Why the political blame game starts moments after a shooting Fresno Bee
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