Chris Stirewalt on Political Violence, Congressional Dysfunction, and Media Complicity

The Rise of Political Violence

• ⚠️ Political violence is becoming a regular occurrence in the U.S., likened to school shootings due to its frequency.
• 🎯 The core issue with political violence is that it's an attack on the system itself, aiming to achieve political outcomes through destructive means.
• 🧠 While individual shooters may be unwell, the historical context shows that periods of political violence often coincide with systemic dysfunction.

Systemic Dysfunction and Congressional Failure

• ⚡ The inability of the government, particularly Congress, to function and address grievances fuels public distrust and can lead to attacks on the system.
• 🏛️ A broken Congress that prioritizes partisan checks over problem-solving contributes to the widespread feeling that