History of Political Violence in the United States

Political violence in the United States, highlighted by recent events like the attempt on Donald Trump's life, has a long history dating back to past attacks on presidents such as Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. The UK, while observing America's political landscape, faces its own challenges with rising political hatred and incidents like the murders of MPs Jo Cox and Sir David Amess. Despite differing issues like gun laws and abortion rights, political violence is a shared concern globally. President Biden condemned the recent shooting incident in Pennsylvania and called for universal condemnation of such violence. The historical context reveals that political violence has been a recurring aspect of American history, with several presidents being targets of assassination attempts.