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A poll conducted just after Charlie Kirk’s assassination discovered that 25 percent of those who described themselves as “very liberal” disagreed with the statement that “political violence is never justified.” (D-Keine - iStock / Getty Images)

Deep Dive: 10 Instances of Violence-Soaked Leftism in Less Than 1 Month

By Randy DeSoto September 25, 2025 at 3:32pm

While Democrats try futilely to argue that political violence happening in the United States is a “both sides” problem, the facts show otherwise.

A Quinnipiac poll published Wednesday found there is agreement across the spectrum, left to right, that politically motivated violence is an issue, with 71 percent calling it a serious problem, and another 22 percent responding that it is a “somewhat serious problem.”

But a YouGov poll conducted the day of and immediately after Charlie Kirk’s assassination discovered that 25 percent of those who described themselves as “very liberal” disagreed with the statement that “political violence is never justified.”

Political violence is not a “both sides” issue. pic.twitter.com/JGWWF8W4kV

— Senate Republicans (@SenateGOP) September 18, 2025

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American left, Liberalism, Liberals, Murder, Shooting

Randy DeSoto

Contributing Journalist

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."

@RandyDeSoto

Randy DeSoto wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.

Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.

Birthplace

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Nationality

American

Honors/Awards

Graduated dean's list from West Point

Education

United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law

Books Written

We Hold These Truths

Professional Memberships

Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars