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Support for political violence drops across the board, though MAGA supporters remain the most likely to justify it. While partisan tensions remain high, an overwhelming majority of adults in the United States unconditionally reject the idea of using physical force to achieve political goals.


A new survey finds that American support for political violence decreased heading into the 2026 midterms. While MAGA supporters remain the most likely to justify violence, overall willingness to commit physical harm dropped across the ideological spectrum.

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