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#political_violence
5 events across 4 weeks
0
Damage
3
Hype
2
Noise
11.0
Avg Dmg
33.4
Avg Hype
WEEK 37
Sep 7 – 13
NOISE
2025-09-13
Charlie Kirk Assassination - Suspect Identified and Arrested
Enforcement Action
federal · narrow
Damage
3.1
Hype
20.6
WEEK 25
Jun 15 – 21
HYPE
2025-06-14
Minnesota Lawmaker Assassination - Targeted Political Violence
Norm Erosion Only
single state · narrow
Damage
13.5
Hype
48.8
HYPE
2025-06-14
Minnesota Democratic Lawmaker and Husband Shot in Targeted Political Violence
single state · narrow
WEEK 12
Mar 16 – 22
HYPE
2025-03-22
Trump Calls for Harsh Penalties for Tesla Vandals
Norm Erosion Only
federal · narrow
Damage
10.1
Hype
30.6
WEEK 11
Mar 9 – 15
NOISE
2025-03-15
Rep. Self Receives Death Threats Following McBride Controversy
Norm Erosion Only
federal · narrow
Damage
3.2
Hype
15.1
Damage
25.3
Hype
51.8