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Americans overwhelmingly say politically motivated violence is increasing in the U.S.

Americans overwhelmingly say politically motivated violence is increasing in the U.S.
% who say politically motivated violence in this country today is …
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Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22-28, 2025.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Americans overwhelmingly say politically motivated violence is increasing in the U.S.
% who say politically motivated violence in this country today is …
Response%
Increasing85
Staying about the same12
Decreasing3
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Note: No answer responses are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22-28, 2025.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
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