68% of American Adults Expect Political Violence to Increase

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yujin Cho] A poll revealed that 68% of Americans believe political violence will increase following the storming of the U.S. Capitol last year.

On the 3rd (local time), CBS News, together with polling firm YouGov, reported that in a survey conducted last month of 2,063 American adults, 68% responded that the Capitol riot was a sign that political violence will increase in the future.

This was more than twice the 32% who said the Capitol riot was "a one-time incident."

Previously, on January 6 last year, supporters of former President Donald Trump, dissatisfied with President Joe Biden's election victory, stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. and incited a riot.

When asked if they think American democracy is under threat, 66% of respondents answered "yes." More than half, 62%, believed that violence similar to the Capitol riot could occur in future U.S. presidential elections.

In response to whether military organizations could be formed to achieve political goals, 30% answered "yes."

Regarding what former President Trump should do, 62% said "not run in the next presidential election," while 26% said he should "run again in the 2024 election."

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