Political Violence in the U.S. in the 21st Century: Media
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Assassinated
A photograph of slain Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark is...
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Gabby Giffords
Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords, shown in 2010, was the victim of a gunman who injured...
Office of U.S. House of Representative Gabrielle Giffords
Steve Scalise
A Republican representative from Louisiana, Steve Scalise was targeted by a left-wing...
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
The Michigan Democrat was the subject of a planned kidnapping, in part because of...
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Assassination attempt on Donald Trump
U.S. Pres. Donald Trump raises his arm with blood on his face following an assassination...
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Charlie Kirk, 1993–2025
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, pictured at the White House in May 2025, was...
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Being evacuated
Pres. Donald Trump is whisked off the stage at the White House Correspondents' Association...
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