Recent polling indicates that nearly a quarter of adults find political violence acceptable, with a growing segment on the left endorsing extreme measures, including force and assassination against President Trump. What is driving this shift toward normalization? Could the intense rhetoric from Democratic figures and left-leaning media outlets be contributing to this trend? French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized American-style free speech, reflecting a broader European inclination toward censorship. Rather than upholding open discourse, there appears to be a preference for detaining those with dissenting views. True free speech does not operate this way, and fundamental freedoms remain a cornerstone of American strength.
