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Poll: 30% of Americans Support Violence for Change

10/23/2025

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A recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds 30% of Americans believe violence may be necessary to get the country back on track, up from 20%.
Among Democrats, acceptance rises from 12% to 28%.
Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk (conservative figure), protests spark outrage.
A YouGov poll shows 11% of Democrats and 6% of Republicans find celebrating deaths acceptable, raising concerns about potential political violence.

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Story summary

A recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds 30% of Americans believe violence may be necessary to get the country back on track, up from 20%.
Among Democrats, acceptance rises from 12% to 28%.
Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk (conservative figure), protests spark outrage.
A YouGov poll shows 11% of Democrats and 6% of Republicans find celebrating deaths acceptable, raising concerns about potential political violence.