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An attendee wears an American flag during a candlelight vigil for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. (David Ryder / Getty Images)

Fact Check: Are the Studies That Claim the Right Is Responsible for Most Political Violence Accurate?

By Bryan Chai September 23, 2025 at 3:35am

Numbers never lie.

But the people behind them certainly can (and do), and that’s why you should always look at raw statistics and informational graphs with a healthy dose of skepticism.

And that maxim has never been more true than in the aftermath of the horrific assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10.

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Bryan Chai

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Bryan Chai has written news and sports for The Western Journal for more than five years and has produced more than 1,300 stories. He specializes in the NBA and NFL as well as politics.

Bryan Chai has written news and sports for The Western Journal for more than five years and has produced more than 1,300 stories. He specializes in the NBA and NFL as well as politics. He graduated with a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Arizona. He is an avid fan of sports, video games, politics and debate.

Birthplace

Hawaii

Education

Class of 2010 University of Arizona. BEAR DOWN.

Location

Phoenix, Arizona

Languages Spoken

English, Korean

Topics of Expertise

Sports, Entertainment, Science/Tech