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Poll: Bipartisan Concern Over Rising Political Violence

10/26/2025

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A Pew Research Center survey finds most Americans believe political violence is increasing, with 85% of Democrats and 86% of Republicans agreeing.
Seventy-seven percent of Republicans view left-wing extremism as a major issue, and 76% of Democrats see right-wing extremism as more concerning.
Experts say social isolation and mental illness contribute to political violence, and about half of both parties see extremists without clear political views as a serious problem.

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A Pew Research Center survey finds most Americans believe political violence is increasing, with 85% of Democrats and 86% of Republicans agreeing.
Seventy-seven percent of Republicans view left-wing extremism as a major issue, and 76% of Democrats see right-wing extremism as more concerning.
Experts say social isolation and mental illness contribute to political violence, and about half of both parties see extremists without clear political views as a serious problem.