The Truth About Political Violence in America
Facts don't lie: examining who is really driving political violence in this country through data and evidence. (from Mitch Jackson's Substack)
The Claims vs. Reality
"Radical Left political violence has hurt too many innocent people and taken too many lives."
— Donald Trump
"The Left is the party of murder."
— Elon Musk
These statements are false. They contradict comprehensive data from multiple federal agencies and research institutions.
The Data Tells a Different Story
75%
Right-Wing Deaths
ADL study: 75% of extremist deaths (2013-2022) caused by right-wing actors
100%
Recent Violence
Every extremist murder in 2022 and 2023 tied to right-wing perpetrators
73%
Post-9/11 Attacks
Government Accountability Office: 73% of lethal incidents by far-right actors
Federal Law Enforcement Assessment
FBI Director Chris Wray, appointed by Trump, testified that the number one terrorist threat comes from white supremacists and racially motivated extremists.
FBI Assessment
White supremacists identified as top domestic threat
DHS Report
2020 Homeland Threat Assessment confirms findings
January 6: Unprecedented Political Violence
The January 6, 2021 Capitol attack was the single biggest day of political violence in our lifetime. Right-wing extremists injured at least 174 officers in what officials call the most significant domestic extremist incident in recent U.S. history.
Targeted Political Violence Since 2018
31
Total Attacks
Targeted political killings or attempts
24
Perpetrators
Identified attackers involved
22
Far-Right
Connected to right-wing ideology
All but 2 of the 24 perpetrators were connected with the far right.
A Few Examples of Right-Wing Violence (more in the Substack article)
1
2018: Cesar Sayoc
Sent pipe bombs to prominent Democrats including Obama, Clinton, and Biden. Sentenced to 20 years.
2
2018: Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
Robert Bowers, a white supremacist, killed 11 worshippers at the Tree of Life synagogue in a targeted antisemitic attack.
3
2019: El Paso Shooting
Patrick Crusius, driven by anti-immigrant and white supremacist ideology, killed 23 people at a Walmart targeting Hispanic shoppers.
4
2020: Michigan Plot
Thirteen far-right extremists were charged in a plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer and overthrow the state government.
5
2021: U.S. Capitol Attack
Thousands of far-right extremists stormed the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, leading to violence and multiple deaths.
6
2022: Buffalo Supermarket Shooting
Payton Gendron, a white supremacist, killed 10 Black individuals in a racially motivated mass shooting at a Tops Friendly Markets store.
7
2022: David DePape
Attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer, motivated by far-right conspiracy theories and QAnon beliefs.
8
2024: Thomas Crooks
Opened fire at a Trump rally, killing one attendee and injuring others. Identified as a registered Republican.
Research Confirms the Pattern
University of Maryland Study
70-year analysis (1948-2018) found right-wing extremists more likely to carry out violence than left-wing extremists.
Peer-Reviewed Analysis
Left-wing actors less likely to use lethal violence compared to right-wing actors.
"I Couldn't Care Less"
When asked how to bring the country together, Trump replied: "I tell you something that's going to get me in trouble, but I couldn't care less."
The President of the United States openly admits he doesn't care about unity while spreading misinformation about political violence.
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This presentation draws heavily from Mitch Jackson's new in-depth article and analysis on political violence in America, where he provides even more detailed examples, data, and actionable insights. Read the full article to understand the complete picture:
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