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Political Violence Soars in U.S. Amid Rising Threats

7/14/2025

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Political violence in the U.S. is on the rise, with Capitol Police threat assessments doubling since 2017. The chilling motivations behind recent incidents, such as the assassination attempt on President Trump, remain shrouded in mystery. Katherine Keneally from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue sheds light on her research and strategies to combat this alarming trend.

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Political violence in the U.S. is on the rise, with Capitol Police threat assessments doubling since 2017. The chilling motivations behind recent incidents, such as the assassination attempt on President Trump, remain shrouded in mystery. Katherine Keneally from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue sheds light on her research and strategies to combat this alarming trend.