What is fuelling political violence in America? | Inside Story

As investigators look into the killing of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, his death is raising broader questions for the US. He was a divisive figure—wildly popular with some for his Christian views. But to others he promoted hate and used racist, sexist, homophobic, and Islamophobic language. Kirk supported Donald Trump, lobbying young people and promoting his 'Make America Great Again' campaign. His killing is one of 150 politically motivated attacks recorded in the US this year—a sharp increase from previous years. What’s feeding this trend? And what does it mean for the future of the United States?

Presenter: Sami Zeidan
Guests:
Eric Ham -- US political analyst and author
Greg Swenson -- Political commentator and chairman of Republicans Overseas UK
Richard Schoeberl -- Former FBI agent and counterterrorism specialist

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Post from Al Jazeera on September 12, 2025

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