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Ben Shapiro
1:05:2010/6/25

Meet The Democrat Who Fantasizes About SHOOTING A GOP Leader

TLDR

Evidence suggests a growing willingness for political violence on the left, exemplified by a Virginia AG nominee's violent fantasies, an assassination attempt on Justice Kavanaugh, attacks on ICE agents in Chicago, and aggressive pro-Palestinian protests in London.

Takeways

Political violence is increasingly normalized on the far-left, supported by concerning statistics and direct examples.

Prominent Democrats and media are accused of downplaying or excusing violent acts from their ideological allies.

International actors like Qatar and Turkey hold significant sway over Hamas but are perceived as unreliable in facilitating peace due to their support for the group.

A recent study from Skeptic Research Center indicates a significant portion of the far-left supports political violence for social change, a trend reflected in recent incidents. This includes a Virginia Attorney General candidate's explicit threats against a Republican leader and his children, an attempted assassination of Justice Brett Kavanaugh where the perpetrator received a lenient sentence due to self-identified trans status, and organized attacks on ICE agents in Chicago. These events are framed as manifestations of widespread 'permission structures for violence' on the left, with mainstream media often downplaying or misrepresenting such incidents.

Leftist Violence Statistics

00:02:23 A study by Skeptic Research Center reveals that 44% of 'very liberal' individuals and 28% of 'liberal' individuals believe violence is 'often necessary to create social change,' significantly higher than conservative counterparts. Support for political violence skews young and educated, with over half of Black Gen Z adults agreeing with the statement, suggesting that higher education is not teaching wisdom but rather perpetuating these luxury beliefs.

Virginia AG Nominee's Threats

00:05:37 Jay Jones, a Democrat Virginia Attorney General candidate, was exposed for sending text messages fantasizing about murdering a state GOP leader, Todd Gilbert, with 'two bullets to the head' and pissing on Republican graves. He also stated he wished Gilbert's children would die, believing that personal pain drives policy change and calling them 'little fascists.' Mainstream media reports of these threats are criticized for downplaying them as mere 'musings' or 'allegations' rather than direct statements.

Kavanaugh Assassination Attempt

00:13:06 A man who attempted to assassinate Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2022 by traveling to his home with weaponry was sentenced to eight years in prison, a significantly lighter sentence than typically warranted for such a crime. The leniency was explicitly attributed by the judge to the perpetrator's self-identification as a transgender woman and the prospect of being housed in a male-only facility. Media outlets are criticized for using female pronouns for the perpetrator, furthering what is seen as a 'permission structure for violence' on the left.

Attacks on ICE Agents

00:17:11 In Chicago, organized groups mobilized to attack Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, ramming federal vehicles and throwing projectiles. Department of Homeland Security described these as 'domestic terrorist' assaults, noting that one armed individual with a history of doxing agents was apprehended. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is criticized for blaming federal agents and calling for them to leave Chicago, rather than condemning the violence against law enforcement.

London Pro-Palestine Protests

00:30:36 During a large pro-Palestinian protest in London, a journalist who asked if Hamas bore any responsibility for the conflict was met with verbal abuse and threats, including being called a 'racist' and told he would 'get trouble.' The protest, while ostensibly peaceful, revealed a latent violence in participants' views, with widespread anti-Semitic conspiracy theories and a lack of interest in peace, suggesting a broader agenda against Western civilization.

Gaza Peace Negotiations

00:38:11 Negotiations for a Gaza peace deal continue, with the U.S. and Israel pushing a plan that would involve a ceasefire, hostage release, and Hamas disarming. President Trump is optimistic, but Hamas is delaying by demanding changes and the release of high-profile terror leaders. Qatar and Turkey, as key sponsors of Hamas, are seen as critical to pressuring the group to accept a deal, but are criticized for playing both sides and not being honest brokers, risking continued bloodshed if Hamas does not comply.