Majority of ‘left of center’ respondents justify assassination of Trump, Musk: NCRI Survey
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The Network Contagion Research Institute, a nonpartisan organization that tracks online extremist hate, reports that 55% of self-identified leftists believe that murdering President Donald Trump is at least somewhat justifiable. According to the report, 48% of leftists felt the same about Elon Musk.
The report indicates a rising “assassination culture” among left-leaning individuals, highlighting social media’s role in amplifying support for political violence.
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