1 in 3 Americans Say Violence Against the Government Can Be Justified Amid Fears of Political Schism and the PandemicMay 7, 2026
By Ethan RileyMay 7, 2026 Politics 1 in 3 Americans Say Violence Against the Government Can Be Justified Amid Fears of Political Schism and the Pandemic A Washington Post report finds 1 in 3 Americans now say violence against the government can be justified, citing deep political polarization and grievances linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.