1 day ago · Pete Hegseth’s Rhetoric of Violence We examine the defense secretary’s view of war. Share full article Pete Hegseth Credit...Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times

Apr 9, 2021 · Conservative websites and political leaders, especially at the state and local level, now regularly use violent rhetoric and demonize their political opponents. In addition, the high levels of...

Feb 22, 2026 · While political rhetoric has long been harsh and occasionally led to violence, experts warn that social media conveys vitriol faster and wider at a time when weapons are more accessible.

Sep 13, 2025 · And how much is rhetoric responsible for political violence, and especially that moment where someone isn't just expressing anger, as we see online everywhere, kind of a toxic culture online.

Feb 1, 2024 · Millions of people have been trained to distrust credible news organizations and only put their faith in the dishonest voices feeding them a diet of radical rhetoric.

It presents an analysis of how violence against ethnic and religious minorities is motivated and legitimized in social media, as well as the situational conditions for such violent rhetoric.

Sep 23, 2025 · From Limbaugh’s mockery to Trump’s incitement and Kirk’s death, the rise of violent rhetoric reveals how words fuel real-world danger.