The United States is facing a troubling rise in political violence, particularly as the 2024 presidential election approaches. Experts, including Barbara F. Walter, highlight that the country possesses all the conditions that historically lead to election-related violence, such as deep societal divisions and weakened democratic institutions. Recent assassination attempts targeting politicians, including Donald Trump, reflect a broader trend of escalating threats fueled by incendiary political rhetoric from both parties. Events like the January 6 Capitol attack underscore how such violence is eroding the foundations of American democracy. Calls for politicians to lower the temperature of their rhetoric and adopt bipartisan strategies to address this crisis are becoming urgent. As the political climate grows more volatile, the fear of domestic terrorism and violent reactions from both sides of the political spectrum looms large.