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Trump supporters have been the victims of numerous targeted attacks, brutal violence, and [[hate crime]]s.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/11/10/video-emerges-group-beating-chicago-man-while-yelling-dont-vote-trump.html Video emerges of mob beating Chicago man while yelling 'don't vote Trump']. ''Fox News''. November 10, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.</ref><ref>http://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2016/11/trump-supporter-15-beaten-during-rockville-protest/slide/1/</ref><ref>Nolte, John (July 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2018/07/05/rap-sheet-acts-of-media-approved-violence-and-harassment-against-trump-supporters/Rap Sheet: ***555** Acts of Media-Approved Violence and Harassment Against Trump Supporters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 21, 2018.</ref><ref>Kirkwood, R. Cort (September 14, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/30072-anti-trump-violence-ramps-up-with-attempted-stabbing Anti-Trump Violence Ramps Up With Attempted Stabbing]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 14, 2018.</ref> A tech company corporate CEO threatened to murder Donald Trump.<ref>http://bgr.com/2016/11/15/man-threatens-to-kill-trump-ceo-sniper/</ref> The brutal and disturbing anti-Trump hate crimes (or hate crimes closely related to Trump's election) continued to occur into the next year.<ref name="LatestAntiTrump">[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/05/facebook-live-attack-latest-in-string-anti-trump-assaults.html Facebook Live attack the latest in string of anti-Trump assaults]. ''Fox News''. January 5, 2017. Retrieved January 6, 2017.</ref> Democrat leaders, Obama and the Clinton machine refused to condemn the hate and violence. Ads for paid protesters appeared on Craigslist. Many of these protests were likely organized and coordinated, as many protestors were bused in by Coach buses.

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[[Liberal media bias]] and [[fake news]], which demonized conservatives and Republicans, played a role in the increase in left-wing violence against conservatives.<ref>Harper, Jennifer (June 15, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/15/inside-the-beltway-media-lies-that-radicalized-the/ Expert identifies top media lies ‘that radicalized the violent left’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.</ref><ref>Nolte, John (August 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2018/08/03/nolte-establishment-media-normalize-racism-and-hate/ Nolte: Establishment Media Normalize Racism and Hate]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 3, 2018.</ref><ref>Nolte, John (August 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2018/08/06/nolte-heres-proof-the-establishment-media-encourage-violence-against-trump-supporters/ Nolte: Here’s Proof the Establishment Media Encourage Violence Against Trump Supporters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2018.</ref><ref>Nolte, John (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2018/09/12/violence-against-right-escalates-as-media-amp-up-hate-rhetoric-against-trump/ Violence Against Right Escalates as Media Amp up Hate-Rhetoric Against Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.</ref> Mainstream media outlets even promoted the notion that violent left-wingers use their violence against conservatives to bring about "peace."<ref>Starr, Penny (August 19, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/19/cnn-normalizes-antifa-leftists-seek-peace-through-violence/ CNN Normalizes Antifa: Leftists ‘Seek Peace Through Violence’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 19, 2017.</ref><ref>The "struggle for peace" was a central theme of [[communist]] agitprop throughout the [[Cold War]]. See: ''Stalin's Cold War: Soviet Strategies in Europe, 1943 to 1956'', Caroline Kennedy-Pipe, Manchester University Press, 1995, p. 154.</ref> Many Democrats failed to condemn the violence.<ref>Richardson, Valerie (August 28, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/28/democrats-silent-after-antifa-attacks-berkeley-tru/ Democrats hype up leftist base, remain silent after violent antifa attack in Berkeley]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 28, 2017.</ref> Much of the violence was directed against Trump supporters.<ref>Clark, Alex (June 18, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/18/a-year-of-hate-9-times-the-radicalized-left-engaged-in-violence-in-the-trump-era/ A Year of Hate: 9 Times the Radicalized Left Engaged in Violence in the Trump Era]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.</ref> The Pew Research Center found in 2017 that 47% thought that their friendships would be in danger if that friend voted for Trump, while only 13% of Republicans thinking the same thing about a friend who supported Clinton,<ref>Kew, Ben (July 21, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/21/study-nearly-half-of-liberals-feel-disdain-for-trump-supporters-conservatives-far-more-tolerant/ Study: Nearly Half of Liberals Feel Disdain for Trump Supporters, Conservatives Far More Tolerant]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 21, 2017.</ref><ref>Flynn, Daniel J. (July 22, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/22/unfriend-polling-shows-half-liberal-democrats-troubled-socializing-trump-supporters/ FLYNN: I Unfriend You! Polling Shows Half of Liberal Democrats Troubled by Socializing with Trump Voters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 23, 2017.</ref> something confirmed by Harvard Law Professor Adrian Vermeule.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (July 22, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/22/harvard-law-prof-white-liberal-college-graduates-least-tolerant/ Harvard Law Professor: ‘White Liberal College Graduates’ Are ‘the Least Tolerant’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 2017.</ref>

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[[Liberal media bias]] and [[fake news]], which demonized conservatives and Republicans, played a role in the increase in left-wing violence against conservatives.<ref>Harper, Jennifer (June 15, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/15/inside-the-beltway-media-lies-that-radicalized-the/ Expert identifies top media lies ‘that radicalized the violent left’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.</ref><ref>Nolte, John (August 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2018/08/03/nolte-establishment-media-normalize-racism-and-hate/ Nolte: Establishment Media Normalize Racism and Hate]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 3, 2018.</ref><ref>Nolte, John (August 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2018/08/06/nolte-heres-proof-the-establishment-media-encourage-violence-against-trump-supporters/ Nolte: Here’s Proof the Establishment Media Encourage Violence Against Trump Supporters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2018.</ref><ref>Nolte, John (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2018/09/12/violence-against-right-escalates-as-media-amp-up-hate-rhetoric-against-trump/ Violence Against Right Escalates as Media Amp up Hate-Rhetoric Against Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.</ref> Mainstream media outlets even promoted the notion that violent left-wingers use their violence against conservatives to bring about "peace."<ref>Starr, Penny (August 19, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/19/cnn-normalizes-antifa-leftists-seek-peace-through-violence/ CNN Normalizes Antifa: Leftists ‘Seek Peace Through Violence’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 19, 2017.</ref><ref>The "struggle for peace" was a central theme of [[communist]] agitprop throughout the [[Cold War]]. See: ''Stalin's Cold War: Soviet Strategies in Europe, 1943 to 1956'', Caroline Kennedy-Pipe, Manchester University Press, 1995, p. 154.</ref> Many Democrats failed to condemn the violence.<ref>Richardson, Valerie (August 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/28/democrats-silent-after-antifa-attacks-berkeley-tru/ Democrats hype up leftist base, remain silent after violent antifa attack in Berkeley]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 28, 2017.</ref> Much of the violence was directed against Trump supporters.<ref>Clark, Alex (June 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/18/a-year-of-hate-9-times-the-radicalized-left-engaged-in-violence-in-the-trump-era/ A Year of Hate: 9 Times the Radicalized Left Engaged in Violence in the Trump Era]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.</ref> The Pew Research Center found in 2017 that 47% thought that their friendships would be in danger if that friend voted for Trump, while only 13% of Republicans thinking the same thing about a friend who supported Clinton,<ref>Kew, Ben (July 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/21/study-nearly-half-of-liberals-feel-disdain-for-trump-supporters-conservatives-far-more-tolerant/ Study: Nearly Half of Liberals Feel Disdain for Trump Supporters, Conservatives Far More Tolerant]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 21, 2017.</ref><ref>Flynn, Daniel J. (July 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/22/unfriend-polling-shows-half-liberal-democrats-troubled-socializing-trump-supporters/ FLYNN: I Unfriend You! Polling Shows Half of Liberal Democrats Troubled by Socializing with Trump Voters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 23, 2017.</ref> something confirmed by Harvard Law Professor Adrian Vermeule.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (July 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/22/harvard-law-prof-white-liberal-college-graduates-least-tolerant/ Harvard Law Professor: ‘White Liberal College Graduates’ Are ‘the Least Tolerant’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 2017.</ref>

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According to a June 2017 Rasmussen Reports survey, 76% of Americans feared political violence.<ref>Harper, Jennifer (June 19, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/19/inside-the-beltway-76-of-americans-now-fear-politi/ 76% of Americans now fear ‘political violence’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 20, 2017.</ref>

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According to a June 2017 Rasmussen Reports survey, 76% of Americans feared political violence.<ref>Harper, Jennifer (June 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/19/inside-the-beltway-76-of-americans-now-fear-politi/ 76% of Americans now fear ‘political violence’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 20, 2017.</ref>

The left-wing violence and support of violence unsurprisingly continued after 2017, with leftists making death threats to numerous Republican members of Congress,<ref>Varney, James (May 24, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/24/republicans-congress-face-death-threats-anti-trump/ Anti-Trump forces threaten lawmakers' lives in name of #Resistance]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.</ref> and with [[Occupy Wall Street]] activists calling for murdering ICE agents.<ref>Richardson, Bradford (June 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/19/occupy-wall-street-advocates-killing-ice-agents/ Occupy Wall Street promotes killing ICE agents]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.<br>See also:

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*Bokhari, Allum (June 20, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/06/20/twitter-takes-no-action-against-tweet-advocating-murder-of-ice-agents/ Twitter Takes 20 Hours to Remove Tweet Advocating Murder of ICE Agents]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.</ref> Many entertainers made jokes about harming President Trump.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2018/09/21/entertainers-who-have-joked-about-harming-trump.html Entertainers who have joked about harming Trump]. ''Fox News''. September 21, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2018.</ref>

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*Bokhari, Allum (June 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/06/20/twitter-takes-no-action-against-tweet-advocating-murder-of-ice-agents/ Twitter Takes 20 Hours to Remove Tweet Advocating Murder of ICE Agents]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.</ref> Many entertainers made jokes about harming President Trump.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2018/09/21/entertainers-who-have-joked-about-harming-trump.html Entertainers who have joked about harming Trump]. ''Fox News''. September 21, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2018.</ref>

==2017==

In 2017 there were 79 known violent leftist attacks.

===January 2017===

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*At least 217 violent protesters were arrested in Washington D.C. on President Trump's inauguration day.<ref>Weber, Joseph (January 20, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/20/trump-supporters-protesters-rally-before-sunrise-on-inauguration-day.html Hundreds of protesters arrested in Inauguration Day clashes]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 31, 2017.</ref><ref>Noble, Andrea; McDermott, Ryan M. (January 20, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/20/donald-trump-inauguration-protests-begin-turn-viol/ D.C. police report 217 arrested during Inauguration Day riots]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 31, 2017.</ref>

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*At least 217 violent protesters were arrested in Washington D.C. on President Trump's inauguration day.<ref>Weber, Joseph (January 20, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/20/trump-supporters-protesters-rally-before-sunrise-on-inauguration-day.html Hundreds of protesters arrested in Inauguration Day clashes]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 31, 2017.</ref><ref>Noble, Andrea; McDermott, Ryan M. (January 20, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/20/donald-trump-inauguration-protests-begin-turn-viol/ D.C. police report 217 arrested during Inauguration Day riots]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 31, 2017.</ref>

*[[Democrat]] [[Vice President]]ial candidate [[Tim Kaine]] appeared on [[MSNBC]] calling for members of his party to "fight in Congress, fight in the courts, fight in the streets, fight online, fight at the ballot box.”<ref>https://youtu.be/GWvqn8F7YMs </ref>

*Four [[Chicago]] gangstas were charged with [[hate crime]]s for [[kidnap]]ping and beating a mentally disabled white student and live streaming video on [[Facebook]] forcing the victim to repeat anti-Trump taunts.<ref>http://nation.foxnews.com/2017/01/05/facebook-live-hate-crime-case-latest-string-anti-trump-assaults-where-outrage-left </ref>

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*Madonna, a person with the economic resources to pose a viable threat, publicly stated, "I have thought an awful lot about blowing up the White House."<ref>Daley, Kevin (January 23, 2017). [~~http~~://dailycaller.com/2017/01/23/madonna-said-she-thought-of-blowing-up-the-white-house-is-that-illegal/ Madonna Said She Thought Of Blowing Up The White House. Is That Illegal?] ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.</ref> The [[Secret Service]] decided to investigate her due to her threat.<ref>Nussbaum, Daniel (January 22, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/01/22/report-secret-service-investigate-madonna-blowing-white-house-comment/ Report: Secret Service to Investigate Madonna for ‘Blowing Up the White House’ Comment]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.</ref> She claimed the comment was a metaphor.<ref>Michael, Tom (January 23, 2017). [https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2680855/madonna-blow-up-white-house-metaphor-secret-service-investigates/ Madonna claims her threats to ‘blow up the White House’ were just a metaphor as Secret Service investigates foul-mouthed rant at anti-Trump protest]. ''The Sun''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.</ref>

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*Madonna, a person with the economic resources to pose a viable threat, publicly stated, "I have thought an awful lot about blowing up the White House."<ref>Daley, Kevin (January 23, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/01/23/madonna-said-she-thought-of-blowing-up-the-white-house-is-that-illegal/ Madonna Said She Thought Of Blowing Up The White House. Is That Illegal?] ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.</ref> The [[Secret Service]] decided to investigate her due to her threat.<ref>Nussbaum, Daniel (January 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/01/22/report-secret-service-investigate-madonna-blowing-white-house-comment/ Report: Secret Service to Investigate Madonna for ‘Blowing Up the White House’ Comment]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.</ref> She claimed the comment was a metaphor.<ref>Michael, Tom (January 23, 2017). [https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2680855/madonna-blow-up-white-house-metaphor-secret-service-investigates/ Madonna claims her threats to ‘blow up the White House’ were just a metaphor as Secret Service investigates foul-mouthed rant at anti-Trump protest]. ''The Sun''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.</ref>

*Pro-Trump demonstrator knocked out at protest.<ref>http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/01/31/video-pro-trump-counter-demonstrator-knocked-out-at-airport-protest-but-theres-more-to-the-story/ </ref>

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*Protestors knocked a 71-year-old female staffer for California GOP Rep. [[Dana Rohrabacher]] unconscious during a protest outside the representative’s office.

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*[[Milo Yiannopoulos]] speech at the University of California-Berkeley was canceled after rioters set the campus on fire and threw rocks through windows. Milo tweeted that one of his supporters wearing a Trump hat was thrown to the ground and kicked.<ref>Ciccotta, Tom (February 1, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/milo/2017/02/01/milo-berkeley-event-evacuated-masked-protesters-light-fires-storm-venue/ MILO Berkeley Event Evacuated as Masked Protesters Light Fires, Storm Venue]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 26, 2017.</ref>

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*[[Milo Yiannopoulos]] speech at the University of California-Berkeley was canceled after rioters set the campus on fire and threw rocks through windows. Milo tweeted that one of his supporters wearing a Trump hat was thrown to the ground and kicked.<ref>Ciccotta, Tom (February 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/milo/2017/02/01/milo-berkeley-event-evacuated-masked-protesters-light-fires-storm-venue/ MILO Berkeley Event Evacuated as Masked Protesters Light Fires, Storm Venue]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 26, 2017.</ref>

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*In [[Indiana]], shots were fired at a pickup truck flying a ‘Make America Great Again’ flag on.<ref>http://fox59.com/2017/06/15/several-shots-fired-at-truck-carrying-make-america-great-again-flag-on-i-465/ </ref>

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*Actor and filmmaker [[Rob Reiner]] called for an "all out war" against President Trump.<ref>Hudson, Jerome (June 26, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/06/26/rob-reiner-calls-for-all-out-war-to-resist-trump/ Rob Reiner Calls for ‘All Out War’ to Resist Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 26, 2017.</ref>

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*Actor and filmmaker [[Rob Reiner]] called for an "all out war" against President Trump.<ref>Hudson, Jerome (June 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/06/26/rob-reiner-calls-for-all-out-war-to-resist-trump/ Rob Reiner Calls for ‘All Out War’ to Resist Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 26, 2017.</ref>

[[File:Maddogpac.jpeg|right|350px|thumb|Democratic fundraisers openly called for the murder of elected Republican officials.]]

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*Marcella Arguello, a writer for [[Bill Nye]]'s Netflix show, ''Bill Nye Saves The World'', wrote on Twitter that the deaths of "a few old a** conservative white men" would be worth it if it led to [[gun control]].<ref>Bokhari, Allum (June 24, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/06/24/bill-nye-writer-says-shes-ok-old-ass-conservative-white-men-dying-following-scalise-shooting/ Bill Nye Show Writer Ready to Accept Deaths of ‘Old Ass Conservative White Men’ If It Sparks Gun Control Debate]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 25, 2017.</ref>

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*Marcella Arguello, a writer for [[Bill Nye]]'s Netflix show, ''Bill Nye Saves The World'', wrote on Twitter that the deaths of "a few old a** conservative white men" would be worth it if it led to [[gun control]].<ref>Bokhari, Allum (June 24, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/06/24/bill-nye-writer-says-shes-ok-old-ass-conservative-white-men-dying-following-scalise-shooting/ Bill Nye Show Writer Ready to Accept Deaths of ‘Old Ass Conservative White Men’ If It Sparks Gun Control Debate]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 25, 2017.</ref>

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*Congressmen [[Steve Scalise]] and five others shot by rabid anti-Trump activist and former [[Bernie Sanders]] volunteer prior to a congressional charitable event. He had a list of names of the Republican lawmakers he wanted to murder.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/06/16/scalise-shooter-had-list-lawmakers-names-in-his-pocket.html Scalise shooter James Hodgkinson had list of Republican lawmakers' names]. ''Fox News''. June 16, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2017.</ref> Just three days before the shooting, [[Huffington Post]] published an article that called for prosecuting and executing President Trump, saying that impeaching the president was not enough to appease the liberal author.<ref>Ernst, Douglas (June 15, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/15/huffpo-scrubs-jason-fullers-ultimate-punishment-tr/ HuffPo scrubs ‘ultimate punishment’ Trump piece after Scalise, GOP shooting]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.</ref> After the shooting, a Democrat strategist created the hashtag #HuntRepublicanCongressmen and voiced hate statements against Republicans.<ref>Shaw, Adam (June 17, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/17/dem-strategist-devine-launches-huntrepublicancongressmen-scalise-shooting/ Dem Strategist James Devine Launches Hashtag #HuntRepublicanCongressmen After Steve Scalise Shooting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.</ref><ref>Chasmar, Jessica (June 21, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/21/jim-devine-dem-strategist-behind-huntrepublicans-r/ Dem strategist behind #HuntRepublicans tweets about Handel victory: ‘Time for hunting’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 22, 2017.</ref>

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*Congressmen [[Steve Scalise]] and five others shot by rabid anti-Trump activist and former [[Bernie Sanders]] volunteer prior to a congressional charitable event. He had a list of names of the Republican lawmakers he wanted to murder.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/06/16/scalise-shooter-had-list-lawmakers-names-in-his-pocket.html Scalise shooter James Hodgkinson had list of Republican lawmakers' names]. ''Fox News''. June 16, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2017.</ref> Just three days before the shooting, [[Huffington Post]] published an article that called for prosecuting and executing President Trump, saying that impeaching the president was not enough to appease the liberal author.<ref>Ernst, Douglas (June 15, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/15/huffpo-scrubs-jason-fullers-ultimate-punishment-tr/ HuffPo scrubs ‘ultimate punishment’ Trump piece after Scalise, GOP shooting]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.</ref> After the shooting, a Democrat strategist created the hashtag #HuntRepublicanCongressmen and voiced hate statements against Republicans.<ref>Shaw, Adam (June 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/17/dem-strategist-devine-launches-huntrepublicancongressmen-scalise-shooting/ Dem Strategist James Devine Launches Hashtag #HuntRepublicanCongressmen After Steve Scalise Shooting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.</ref><ref>Chasmar, Jessica (June 21, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/21/jim-devine-dem-strategist-behind-huntrepublicans-r/ Dem strategist behind #HuntRepublicans tweets about Handel victory: ‘Time for hunting’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 22, 2017.</ref>

*Republican Rep. [[Claudia Tenney]] received an email threat that read, “One down, 216 to go,” shortly after the shooting at the Republican congressional baseball practice.<ref>http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/216-new-york-rep-threatened-shooting-article-1.3247736 </ref>

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*''[[New York Times]]'' sponsored a Shakespeare in Park production that features the bloody assassination of the lead character made up in the likeness of [[President Trump]].<ref>https://youtu.be/vFOxpcpiNzo </ref>

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*[[Johnny Depp]] made jokes about assassinating the president.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/06/22/johnny-depp-talks-about-assassinating-trump.html Johnny Depp talks about assassinating Trump]. ''Fox News''. June 22, 2017. Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref> He later apologized.<ref>Greenwood, Max (June 23, 2017). [~~http~~://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/339194-johnny-depp-apologizes-for-trump-assassination-comment Johnny Depp apologizes for Trump assassination comment]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref> Democrat congressional leaders did not respond to a request to comment on and disavow Depp's comments.<ref>Starr, Penny (June 24, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/24/pelosi-schumer-other-dems-silent-johnny-depps-remarks-assassinating-trump/ Pelosi, Schumer, Other Democrats Silent on Johnny Depp’s Remarks on Assassinating Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 25, 2017.</ref>

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*[[Johnny Depp]] made jokes about assassinating the president.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/06/22/johnny-depp-talks-about-assassinating-trump.html Johnny Depp talks about assassinating Trump]. ''Fox News''. June 22, 2017. Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref> He later apologized.<ref>Greenwood, Max (June 23, 2017). [https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/339194-johnny-depp-apologizes-for-trump-assassination-comment Johnny Depp apologizes for Trump assassination comment]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref> Democrat congressional leaders did not respond to a request to comment on and disavow Depp's comments.<ref>Starr, Penny (June 24, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/24/pelosi-schumer-other-dems-silent-johnny-depps-remarks-assassinating-trump/ Pelosi, Schumer, Other Democrats Silent on Johnny Depp’s Remarks on Assassinating Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 25, 2017.</ref>

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*Michael Chabon, a novelist who won the [[Pulitzer Prize]], stated his hope that President Trump would suffer from a "massive stroke."<ref>Klein, Aaron (June 22, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/06/22/watch-pulitzer-winning-novelist-michael-chabon-expresses-hope-trump-massive-stroke/ WATCH – Pulitzer-Winning Novelist Michael Chabon Expresses ‘Hope’ that Trump Has ‘Massive Stroke’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 22, 2017.</ref><ref>Chasmar, Jessica (June 22, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/22/michael-chabon-pulitzer-winner-says-he-wakes-up-ev/ Pulitzer winner Michael Chabon says he wakes up ‘every day’ hoping Trump suffers ‘massive stroke’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 22, 2017.</ref>

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*Michael Chabon, a novelist who won the [[Pulitzer Prize]], stated his hope that President Trump would suffer from a "massive stroke."<ref>Klein, Aaron (June 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/06/22/watch-pulitzer-winning-novelist-michael-chabon-expresses-hope-trump-massive-stroke/ WATCH – Pulitzer-Winning Novelist Michael Chabon Expresses ‘Hope’ that Trump Has ‘Massive Stroke’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 22, 2017.</ref><ref>Chasmar, Jessica (June 22, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/22/michael-chabon-pulitzer-winner-says-he-wakes-up-ev/ Pulitzer winner Michael Chabon says he wakes up ‘every day’ hoping Trump suffers ‘massive stroke’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 22, 2017.</ref>

*[[California]] lawmakers received death threats from left-wing activists after they put on hold plans to institute "universal" government healthcare in the state.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/03/california-dems-decry-bullying-death-threats-from-left-after-shelving-health-bill.html California Dems decry 'bullying,' death threats from the left after shelving health bill]. ''Fox News''. July 3, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2017.</ref>

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*It was reported that assaults on border patrol agents nearly doubled in the first part of 2017 compared to 2016.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (June 21, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/21/assaults-border-patrol-agents-surge/ Assaults on Border Patrol agents surge as immigration debate heats up]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 21, 2017.</ref>

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*It was reported that assaults on border patrol agents nearly doubled in the first part of 2017 compared to 2016.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (June 21, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/21/assaults-border-patrol-agents-surge/ Assaults on Border Patrol agents surge as immigration debate heats up]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 21, 2017.</ref>

*Former conservative presidential candidate in France, a woman, was left knocked out and unconscious in the street by a male opposition supporter while campaigning in French parliamentary elections.<ref>https://www.thelocal.fr/20170615/in-pictures-nkm-politician-nathalie-kosciusko-morizet-paris-politician-loses-consciousness-after-altercation-with-member-of-the-public </ref><ref>https://m.facebook.com/GeertWilderssupporters/posts/1494021043996145 </ref>

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*The [[Austrian]] government reported leftwing violence increased 112% over the past year.<ref>~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/15/left-wing-extremism-up-112-per-cent-austria/ </ref>

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*The [[Austrian]] government reported leftwing violence increased 112% over the past year.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/15/left-wing-extremism-up-112-per-cent-austria/ </ref>

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*Antifa rioters beat and bloody Trump supporters in Philadelphia.<ref>~~http~~://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/07/antifa-protesters-arrested-trump-supporter-bloodied-philly-photos-video/ </ref>

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*Antifa rioters beat and bloody Trump supporters in Philadelphia.<ref>https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/07/antifa-protesters-arrested-trump-supporter-bloodied-philly-photos-video/ </ref>

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*Thousands of left-wing, anti-capitalist, and anti-Trump extremists<ref>Cohn, Alicia (July 8, 2017). [~~http~~://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/341091-violence-rocks-hamburg-for-second-night-during-g20-meetings Violence rocks Hamburg for second night during G20 meetings]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> protested at the [[G-20]] conference in [[Hamburg]], causing riots and clashing with police.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 7, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/07/thousands-left-extremists-storm-hamburg-streets-g20-welcome-hell-march/ PICS: Thousands of Leftist Extremists Rampage in G20 ‘Welcome to Hell’ March]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Easley, Jonathan (July 6, 2017). [~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/administration/340863-police-clash-with-g-20-protesters-in-germany Police clash with G-20 protesters in Germany]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Deacon, Liam (July 7, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/07/video-international-left-wing-extremists-hamburg-flames-130-police-injured/ VIDEO: ‘International Left-Wing Extremists’ Leave Hamburg in Flames, 130 Police Injured]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> They set up street barricades, looted supermarkets, attacked police with weapons such as petrol bombs, and they burned cars, among other acts of violence and vandalism.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/08/anti-g20-activists-in-extremely-violent-riot-overnight-in-hamburg.html Anti-G20 activists in extremely violent riot overnight in Hamburg]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref><ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (July 8, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/08/g20-shops-looted-firebombs-thrown-second-night-hard-left-rioting-hamburg/ G20 Pictures: Shops Looted, Firebombs Thrown in Second Night of Hard-Left Rioting in Hamburg]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> U.S. [[First Lady]] [[Melania Trump]] was unable to leave her residence in the city due to violent protests.<ref>Chasmar, Jessica (July 7, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/7/melania-trump-stuck-at-hamburg-residence-amid-g-20/ Melania Trump stuck at Hamburg residence amid G-20 violence]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Moons, Michelle (July 7, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/07/as-protests-rage-in-hamburg-melania-trump-stuck-in-guest-house/ As Protests Rage in Hamburg, Melania Trump Stuck in Guest House]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> By the second day of the summit, 160 police officers were injured and reinforcements had to be called in.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/07/g-20-protests-hamburg-police-call-in-more-officers-on-second-day-demonstrations.html G-20 protests: Hamburg police call in more officers on 2nd day of demonstrations]. ''Fox News''. July 7, 2017. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> Through the third night of violence, 476 police officers had been injured.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/09/activists-riot-against-g-20-summit-for-3rd-night-in-hamburg.html Activists riot against G-20 summit for 3rd night in Hamburg]. ''Fox News''. July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> A major German newspaper, ''Die Welt'', referred to the riots as "the new fascist violence of the left."<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 8, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/08/head-major-german-paper-denounces-left-wing-fascism-g20-summit/ Head of Major German Paper Denounces ‘Left-Wing Fascism’ at G20 Summit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> A total of 476 police officers were injured during the riots.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 11, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/11/500-police-injured-g20-german-leaders-vow-clamp-left-wing-terror/ G20: 500 Police Injured In Protests CNN Called ‘Eclectic’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.</ref> The German Special Police Forces Saxony chief, Sven Mewes, stated he had never seen such violence in his over 30 years of experience.<ref>Tominson, Chris (July 14, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/14/german-special-police-forces-chief-says-g20-protests-level-violence-hed-never-seen/ German Police Chief on G20 Protests: ‘I have Never Experienced Such Violence’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 14, 2017.</ref> The German Special Police (SOKO) said that the left-wing protestors committed over 2,000 crimes.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 29, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/29/german-police-alt-left-extremists-committed-2000-crimes-hamburg-g20/ Police: Alt-Left Extremists Committed over 2,000 Crimes at G20 ‘Welcome to Hell’ Clashes]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2017.</ref> In August 2017, German authorities banned a notable website maintained by the Antifa that played a role in the violence.<ref>Mikelionis, Lukas (August 26, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/26/german-authorities-ban-extremist-antifa-website-over-connections-to-g20-violence.html 'Antifa' website linked to G20 violence banned in Germany]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref><ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 27, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/27/germany-shuts-major-alt-left-extremist-website/ Germany Shuts Down Major Alt-Left Extremist Website]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 27, 2017.</ref>

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*Thousands of left-wing, anti-capitalist, and anti-Trump extremists<ref>Cohn, Alicia (July 8, 2017). [https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/341091-violence-rocks-hamburg-for-second-night-during-g20-meetings Violence rocks Hamburg for second night during G20 meetings]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> protested at the [[G-20]] conference in [[Hamburg]], causing riots and clashing with police.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 7, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/07/thousands-left-extremists-storm-hamburg-streets-g20-welcome-hell-march/ PICS: Thousands of Leftist Extremists Rampage in G20 ‘Welcome to Hell’ March]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Easley, Jonathan (July 6, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/340863-police-clash-with-g-20-protesters-in-germany Police clash with G-20 protesters in Germany]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Deacon, Liam (July 7, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/07/video-international-left-wing-extremists-hamburg-flames-130-police-injured/ VIDEO: ‘International Left-Wing Extremists’ Leave Hamburg in Flames, 130 Police Injured]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> They set up street barricades, looted supermarkets, attacked police with weapons such as petrol bombs, and they burned cars, among other acts of violence and vandalism.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/08/anti-g20-activists-in-extremely-violent-riot-overnight-in-hamburg.html Anti-G20 activists in extremely violent riot overnight in Hamburg]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref><ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (July 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/08/g20-shops-looted-firebombs-thrown-second-night-hard-left-rioting-hamburg/ G20 Pictures: Shops Looted, Firebombs Thrown in Second Night of Hard-Left Rioting in Hamburg]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> U.S. [[First Lady]] [[Melania Trump]] was unable to leave her residence in the city due to violent protests.<ref>Chasmar, Jessica (July 7, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/7/melania-trump-stuck-at-hamburg-residence-amid-g-20/ Melania Trump stuck at Hamburg residence amid G-20 violence]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Moons, Michelle (July 7, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/07/as-protests-rage-in-hamburg-melania-trump-stuck-in-guest-house/ As Protests Rage in Hamburg, Melania Trump Stuck in Guest House]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> By the second day of the summit, 160 police officers were injured and reinforcements had to be called in.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/07/g-20-protests-hamburg-police-call-in-more-officers-on-second-day-demonstrations.html G-20 protests: Hamburg police call in more officers on 2nd day of demonstrations]. ''Fox News''. July 7, 2017. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> Through the third night of violence, 476 police officers had been injured.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/09/activists-riot-against-g-20-summit-for-3rd-night-in-hamburg.html Activists riot against G-20 summit for 3rd night in Hamburg]. ''Fox News''. July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> A major German newspaper, ''Die Welt'', referred to the riots as "the new fascist violence of the left."<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/08/head-major-german-paper-denounces-left-wing-fascism-g20-summit/ Head of Major German Paper Denounces ‘Left-Wing Fascism’ at G20 Summit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> A total of 476 police officers were injured during the riots.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 11, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/11/500-police-injured-g20-german-leaders-vow-clamp-left-wing-terror/ G20: 500 Police Injured In Protests CNN Called ‘Eclectic’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.</ref> The German Special Police Forces Saxony chief, Sven Mewes, stated he had never seen such violence in his over 30 years of experience.<ref>Tominson, Chris (July 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/14/german-special-police-forces-chief-says-g20-protests-level-violence-hed-never-seen/ German Police Chief on G20 Protests: ‘I have Never Experienced Such Violence’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 14, 2017.</ref> The German Special Police (SOKO) said that the left-wing protestors committed over 2,000 crimes.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/29/german-police-alt-left-extremists-committed-2000-crimes-hamburg-g20/ Police: Alt-Left Extremists Committed over 2,000 Crimes at G20 ‘Welcome to Hell’ Clashes]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2017.</ref> In August 2017, German authorities banned a notable website maintained by the Antifa that played a role in the violence.<ref>Mikelionis, Lukas (August 26, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/26/german-authorities-ban-extremist-antifa-website-over-connections-to-g20-violence.html 'Antifa' website linked to G20 violence banned in Germany]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref><ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 27, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/27/germany-shuts-major-alt-left-extremist-website/ Germany Shuts Down Major Alt-Left Extremist Website]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 27, 2017.</ref>

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*GOP Senator [[Dean Heller]] received a death threat by someone telling him to oppose the GOP's [[ObamaCare]] repeal effort.<ref>Kew, Ben (July 18, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/18/gop-senator-receives-death-threat-to-oppose-obamacare-repeal/ GOP Senator Receives Death Threat to Oppose Obamacare Repeal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.</ref>

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*GOP Senator [[Dean Heller]] received a death threat by someone telling him to oppose the GOP's [[ObamaCare]] repeal effort.<ref>Kew, Ben (July 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/18/gop-senator-receives-death-threat-to-oppose-obamacare-repeal/ GOP Senator Receives Death Threat to Oppose Obamacare Repeal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.</ref>

*Pro-Trump singer [[Joy Villa]] received death threats and hate mail for her support of the president.<ref>Starnes, Todd (July 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/07/17/pro-trump-singer-gets-death-threats.html Pro-Trump singer gets death threats]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.</ref>

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*In a speech, left-wing congressman [[Luis Gutiérrez]] called President Trump a "major criminal" who must be "eliminated."<ref>[http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/07/24/donald-trump-illegal-immigration-luis-gutierrez-criminal-deported-environment Gutierrez: Trump a 'Major Criminal' Who Must Be 'Eliminated' From Office]. ''Fox News Insider''. July 24, 2017. Retrieved July 24, 2017.</ref><ref>Lee, Tony (July 23, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/23/luis-gutierrez-trump-must-be-eliminated-impeachment/ Luis Gutierrez Unhinged: Time to ‘Eliminate’ ‘Criminal’ Trump–Bring Him to His Knees]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2017.</ref>

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*In a speech, left-wing congressman [[Luis Gutiérrez]] called President Trump a "major criminal" who must be "eliminated."<ref>[http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/07/24/donald-trump-illegal-immigration-luis-gutierrez-criminal-deported-environment Gutierrez: Trump a 'Major Criminal' Who Must Be 'Eliminated' From Office]. ''Fox News Insider''. July 24, 2017. Retrieved July 24, 2017.</ref><ref>Lee, Tony (July 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/23/luis-gutierrez-trump-must-be-eliminated-impeachment/ Luis Gutierrez Unhinged: Time to ‘Eliminate’ ‘Criminal’ Trump–Bring Him to His Knees]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2017.</ref>

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*A Women’s and Gender Studies professor stated on Twitter that "Trump is a f***ing joke. this is all a sham. i wish someone would just shoot him outright."<ref>Ciccotta Tom (August 1, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/08/01/college-professor-i-wish-someone-would-just-shoot-donald-trump/ College Professor: ‘I Wish Someone Would Just Shoot’ Donald Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref>

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*A Women’s and Gender Studies professor stated on Twitter that "Trump is a f***ing joke. this is all a sham. i wish someone would just shoot him outright."<ref>Ciccotta Tom (August 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/08/01/college-professor-i-wish-someone-would-just-shoot-donald-trump/ College Professor: ‘I Wish Someone Would Just Shoot’ Donald Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref>

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*The son of Venezuela's dictatorial socialist president [[Nicolás Maduro]] stated that he would "take the White House" with guns if President Trump intervened in the country.<ref>Yilek, Caitlin (August 12, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/maduros-son-threatens-to-take-the-white-house-with-guns-if-trump-intervenes-in-venezuela/article/2631376 Maduro's son threatens to 'take the White House' with guns if Trump intervenes in Venezuela]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 12, 2017.</ref><ref>Lima, Cristiano (August 12, 2017). [~~http~~://www.politico.com/story/2017/08/12/maduro-son-threatens-white-house-guns-intervention-241573 Maduro's son threatens to 'take the White House' with guns in case of U.S. intervention]. ''Politico''. Retrieved August 12, 2017.</ref>

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*The son of Venezuela's dictatorial socialist president [[Nicolás Maduro]] stated that he would "take the White House" with guns if President Trump intervened in the country.<ref>Yilek, Caitlin (August 12, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/maduros-son-threatens-to-take-the-white-house-with-guns-if-trump-intervenes-in-venezuela/article/2631376 Maduro's son threatens to 'take the White House' with guns if Trump intervenes in Venezuela]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 12, 2017.</ref><ref>Lima, Cristiano (August 12, 2017). [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/08/12/maduro-son-threatens-white-house-guns-intervention-241573 Maduro's son threatens to 'take the White House' with guns in case of U.S. intervention]. ''Politico''. Retrieved August 12, 2017.</ref>

*A white supremacist demonstration in Charlottesville, Virginia, became violent after "[[antifa]]" counter protestors showed up. While the media and politicians rightly condemned the white supremacists, they ignored the fact that the leftist counterprotesters shared much of the responsibility for the violence.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Pollak, Joel B. (August 13, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/13/charlottesville-donald-trump-right-condemn-violence-many-sides/ Pollak: Trump Was Right to Condemn Violence on ‘Many Sides’ in Charlottesville]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.

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*Pollak, Joel B. (August 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/13/charlottesville-donald-trump-right-condemn-violence-many-sides/ Pollak: Trump Was Right to Condemn Violence on ‘Many Sides’ in Charlottesville]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.

*[http://video.foxnews.com/v/5540139363001/?playlist_id=4607808626001#sp=show-clips Watters Words: Everyone is to blame for Charlottesville]. ''Fox News Video''. August 13, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.

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*Mason, Ian; House, Amanda (August 13, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/13/alt-right-activists-condemn-violence-dispute-mainstream-account/ Alt-Right Activists Condemn Violence, Dispute Mainstream Account]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.

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*Mason, Ian; House, Amanda (August 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/13/alt-right-activists-condemn-violence-dispute-mainstream-account/ Alt-Right Activists Condemn Violence, Dispute Mainstream Account]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.

*King, Robert (August 13, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/gop-virginia-senate-candidate-decries-violence-from-left-wing-in-charlottesville/article/2631405 GOP Virginia Senate candidate decries violence from left wing in Charlottesville]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.

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*Berry, Susan (August 13, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/13/bishop-e-w-jackson-charlottesville-condemn-sidesboth-sides-want-us-divided-racially/ Bishop E.W. Jackson on Charlottesville: ‘I Condemn Both Sides… Both Sides Want Us Divided Racially’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 14, 2017.

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*Berry, Susan (August 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/13/bishop-e-w-jackson-charlottesville-condemn-sidesboth-sides-want-us-divided-racially/ Bishop E.W. Jackson on Charlottesville: ‘I Condemn Both Sides… Both Sides Want Us Divided Racially’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 14, 2017.

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*Pollak, Joel B. (August 13, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/08/13/media-exploit-violence-help-democrats/ Mainstream Media Exploit Charlottesville Violence to Help the Left]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 14, 2017.

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*Pollak, Joel B. (August 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/08/13/media-exploit-violence-help-democrats/ Mainstream Media Exploit Charlottesville Violence to Help the Left]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 14, 2017.

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*Rogan, Tom (August 15, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/american-nazis-are-evil-and-violent-so-are-many-on-the-american-far-left/article/2631541 American Nazis are evil and violent. So are many on the American far-left]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 15, 2017.</ref> It was reported that the person who organized the white supremacist protests was an [[Occupy Wall Street]] activist and a [[Barack Obama]] supporter.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (August 16, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/15/report-splc-charlottesville-racist-former-occupy-activist-obama-supporter-jason-kessler/ Report: Charlottesville Racist Leader Was Former Occupy Activist, Obama Supporter]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref>

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*Rogan, Tom (August 15, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/american-nazis-are-evil-and-violent-so-are-many-on-the-american-far-left/article/2631541 American Nazis are evil and violent. So are many on the American far-left]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 15, 2017.</ref> It was reported that the person who organized the white supremacist protests was an [[Occupy Wall Street]] activist and a [[Barack Obama]] supporter.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (August 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/15/report-splc-charlottesville-racist-former-occupy-activist-obama-supporter-jason-kessler/ Report: Charlottesville Racist Leader Was Former Occupy Activist, Obama Supporter]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref>

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*Rick Wilson, a [[RINO]], [[establishment]] consultant and a Daily Beast columnist who earlier called Donald Trump a "proto-fascist," called for the lynching of "fascists."<ref>Nash, Charlie (August 14, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/08/14/after-branding-trump-a-fascist-rick-wilson-calls-for-lynching-of-fascists/ After Branding Trump a Fascist, Rick Wilson Calls for Lynching of Fascists]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 14, 2017.</ref>

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*Rick Wilson, a [[RINO]], [[establishment]] consultant and a Daily Beast columnist who earlier called Donald Trump a "proto-fascist," called for the lynching of "fascists."<ref>Nash, Charlie (August 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/08/14/after-branding-trump-a-fascist-rick-wilson-calls-for-lynching-of-fascists/ After Branding Trump a Fascist, Rick Wilson Calls for Lynching of Fascists]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 14, 2017.</ref>

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*[[Secretary of Housing and Urban Development]] [[Ben Carson]]'s house was vandalized with anti-Trump rhetoric.<ref>Quinn, Melissa (August 16, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/hud-secretary-ben-carsons-home-vandalized-with-anti-trump-rhetoric/article/2631755 HUD Secretary Ben Carson's home vandalized with anti-Trump rhetoric]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Pappas, Alex (August 16, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/16/ben-carson-says-his-home-was-vandalized-with-hateful-rhetoric-about-president-trump.html Ben Carson says his home was vandalized with 'hateful rhetoric about President Trump']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Munro, Neil (August 16, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/16/vandals-hit-ben-carsons-house-urges-reconciliation-oppose-racism/ Vandals Hit Ben Carson’s House: He Urges Reconciliation To Oppose Racism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref>

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*[[Secretary of Housing and Urban Development]] [[Ben Carson]]'s house was vandalized with anti-Trump rhetoric.<ref>Quinn, Melissa (August 16, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/hud-secretary-ben-carsons-home-vandalized-with-anti-trump-rhetoric/article/2631755 HUD Secretary Ben Carson's home vandalized with anti-Trump rhetoric]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Pappas, Alex (August 16, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/16/ben-carson-says-his-home-was-vandalized-with-hateful-rhetoric-about-president-trump.html Ben Carson says his home was vandalized with 'hateful rhetoric about President Trump']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Munro, Neil (August 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/16/vandals-hit-ben-carsons-house-urges-reconciliation-oppose-racism/ Vandals Hit Ben Carson’s House: He Urges Reconciliation To Oppose Racism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref>

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*Leftist activists vandalized and pulled down a Confederate statue in Durham, North Carolina.<ref>Hawkins, Awr (August 14, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/14/video-protesters-pull-down-confederate-statue-in-durham-nc/ VIDEO: Protesters Pull Down Confederate Statue in Durham, NC]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/16/more-arrested-in-toppling-confederate-statue-in-north-carolina.html More arrested in toppling of Confederate statue in North Carolina]. ''Fox News''. August 16, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref>

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*Leftist activists vandalized and pulled down a Confederate statue in Durham, North Carolina.<ref>Hawkins, Awr (August 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/14/video-protesters-pull-down-confederate-statue-in-durham-nc/ VIDEO: Protesters Pull Down Confederate Statue in Durham, NC]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/16/more-arrested-in-toppling-confederate-statue-in-north-carolina.html More arrested in toppling of Confederate statue in North Carolina]. ''Fox News''. August 16, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref>

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*Leftist activists vandalized and tried to pull down a Peace Monument in Atlanta, Georgia, mistakenly thinking it was a Confederate monument.<ref>Starr, Penny (August 16, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/16/protesters-atlanta-tear-peace-monument-mistaking-confederate-symbol/ Protesters in Atlanta Vandalize ‘Peace Monument’ After Mistaking It for Confederate Symbol]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 17, 2017.</ref>

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*Leftist activists vandalized and tried to pull down a Peace Monument in Atlanta, Georgia, mistakenly thinking it was a Confederate monument.<ref>Starr, Penny (August 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/16/protesters-atlanta-tear-peace-monument-mistaking-confederate-symbol/ Protesters in Atlanta Vandalize ‘Peace Monument’ After Mistaking It for Confederate Symbol]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 17, 2017.</ref>

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*Vandals destroyed a 90-year-old bust of [[Abraham Lincoln]] in Chicago. The words "F*** Law" were written on it, and when a Chicago Alderman posted about the incident, his Facebook page was littered with posts attacking Lincoln and his legacy.<ref>Huston, Warner Todd (August 17, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/17/90-year-old-bust-abe-lincoln-destroyed-chicago-neighborhood/ 90-Year-Old Bust of Abe Lincoln Destroyed in Chicago Neighborhood]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 18, 2017.</ref>

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*Vandals destroyed a 90-year-old bust of [[Abraham Lincoln]] in Chicago. The words "F*** Law" were written on it, and when a Chicago Alderman posted about the incident, his Facebook page was littered with posts attacking Lincoln and his legacy.<ref>Huston, Warner Todd (August 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/17/90-year-old-bust-abe-lincoln-destroyed-chicago-neighborhood/ 90-Year-Old Bust of Abe Lincoln Destroyed in Chicago Neighborhood]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 18, 2017.</ref>

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*A Democrat state senator from Missouri expressed her hope that President Trump would be assassinated.<ref>Pappas, Alex (August 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/17/missouri-democratic-state-senator-says-hopes-trump-is-assassinated.html Missouri Democratic state senator says she hopes Trump is assassinated]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 18, 2017.</ref> She refused to resign after making the comment.<ref>[https://www.voanews.com/a/missouri-state-senator-maria-chappelle-nadal-refuses-resign-hoping-donald-trump-assassination/3991124.html US State Senator Refuses to Resign After Hoping for Trump's Assassination]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 18, 2017.</ref> In September 2017, the Missouri Senate publicly censured her.<ref>Lim, Naomi (September 13, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/missouri-state-lawmaker-who-said-she-hopes-trump-is-assassinated-receives-formal-reprimand/article/2634344 Missouri state lawmaker who said she hopes Trump 'is assassinated' receives formal reprimand]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 13, 2017.</ref><ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (September 14, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/14/missouri-state-sen-censured-urged-to-resign-following-trump-assassination-post/ Missouri State Sen. Censured, Urged to Resign Following Trump Assassination Post]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 15, 2017.</ref>

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*A Democrat state senator from Missouri expressed her hope that President Trump would be assassinated.<ref>Pappas, Alex (August 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/17/missouri-democratic-state-senator-says-hopes-trump-is-assassinated.html Missouri Democratic state senator says she hopes Trump is assassinated]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 18, 2017.</ref> She refused to resign after making the comment.<ref>[https://www.voanews.com/a/missouri-state-senator-maria-chappelle-nadal-refuses-resign-hoping-donald-trump-assassination/3991124.html US State Senator Refuses to Resign After Hoping for Trump's Assassination]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 18, 2017.</ref> In September 2017, the Missouri Senate publicly censured her.<ref>Lim, Naomi (September 13, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/missouri-state-lawmaker-who-said-she-hopes-trump-is-assassinated-receives-formal-reprimand/article/2634344 Missouri state lawmaker who said she hopes Trump 'is assassinated' receives formal reprimand]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 13, 2017.</ref><ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (September 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/14/missouri-state-sen-censured-urged-to-resign-following-trump-assassination-post/ Missouri State Sen. Censured, Urged to Resign Following Trump Assassination Post]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 15, 2017.</ref>

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*On August 19, 2017, Boston police arrested 27 people counter-protesting a "free speech" rally.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-protests-boston-idUSKCN1AZ0R6 Boston police arrest 27 people during protests around 'Free Speech' rally]. ''Reuters''. August 19, 2017. Retrieved August 19, 2017.</ref> The activists forced the rally, which promoted free speech, to shut down.<ref>LeBlanc, Steve (August 19, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/19/the-latest-counterprotesters-arrive-ahead-of-bosto/ ‘Free speech rally’ cut short after massive counterprotest; police report violence by demonstrators]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 19, 2017.</ref> As an example of the level of tolerance shown by the left-wing counter-protestors, a Trump supporter wearing an [[Israel]]i flag was heckled, harassed, and had prfamitied thrown at him, such as "get the f*** out of our f***ing town."<ref>Chaitin, Daniel (August 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/watch-trump-supporter-wearing-israeli-flag-told-to-get-the-f-k-out-of-boston-by-hecklers/article/2632062 Watch: Trump supporter wearing Israeli flag told to 'get the f--k out' of Boston by hecklers]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 19, 2017.</ref><ref>[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/08/20/watch-boston-protesters-tell-israeli-flag-wearing-trump-supporter-get-f-k/ Watch: Boston Protesters Tell Israeli Flag Wearing Trump Supporter to ‘Get the F—K Out’]. ''Breitbart News''. August 20, 2017. Retrieved August 20, 2017.</ref>

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*On August 19, 2017, Boston police arrested 27 people counter-protesting a "free speech" rally.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-protests-boston-idUSKCN1AZ0R6 Boston police arrest 27 people during protests around 'Free Speech' rally]. ''Reuters''. August 19, 2017. Retrieved August 19, 2017.</ref> The activists forced the rally, which promoted free speech, to shut down.<ref>LeBlanc, Steve (August 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/19/the-latest-counterprotesters-arrive-ahead-of-bosto/ ‘Free speech rally’ cut short after massive counterprotest; police report violence by demonstrators]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 19, 2017.</ref> As an example of the level of tolerance shown by the left-wing counter-protestors, a Trump supporter wearing an [[Israel]]i flag was heckled, harassed, and had prfamitied thrown at him, such as "get the f*** out of our f***ing town."<ref>Chaitin, Daniel (August 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/watch-trump-supporter-wearing-israeli-flag-told-to-get-the-f-k-out-of-boston-by-hecklers/article/2632062 Watch: Trump supporter wearing Israeli flag told to 'get the f--k out' of Boston by hecklers]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 19, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/08/20/watch-boston-protesters-tell-israeli-flag-wearing-trump-supporter-get-f-k/ Watch: Boston Protesters Tell Israeli Flag Wearing Trump Supporter to ‘Get the F—K Out’]. ''Breitbart News''. August 20, 2017. Retrieved August 20, 2017.</ref>

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*Leftist vandals smashed a 225-year-old monument to [[Christopher Columbus]].<ref>Mason, Ian (August 21, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/21/leftists-smash-christopher-columbus-monument/ Leftists Smash Christopher Columbus Monument]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 21, 2017.</ref>

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*Leftist vandals smashed a 225-year-old monument to [[Christopher Columbus]].<ref>Mason, Ian (August 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/21/leftists-smash-christopher-columbus-monument/ Leftists Smash Christopher Columbus Monument]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 21, 2017.</ref>

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*Left-wing vandals vandalized monuments honoring [[American Revolution|Revolutionary War]] heroes.<ref>Wegmann, Philip (August 25, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/social-justice-vandals-are-decapitating-revolutionary-war-statues-now/article/2632612 Apparently social justice vandals are decapitating Revolutionary War statues now]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref><ref>Starr, Penny (August 27, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/27/statue-of-slain-american-hero-george-washington-confidant-beheaded-in-ohio-courtyard/ Statue of Slain American Hero, George Washington Confidant, Beheaded in Ohio Courtyard]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 28, 2017.</ref>

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*Left-wing vandals vandalized monuments honoring [[American Revolution|Revolutionary War]] heroes.<ref>Wegmann, Philip (August 25, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/social-justice-vandals-are-decapitating-revolutionary-war-statues-now/article/2632612 Apparently social justice vandals are decapitating Revolutionary War statues now]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref><ref>Starr, Penny (August 27, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/27/statue-of-slain-american-hero-george-washington-confidant-beheaded-in-ohio-courtyard/ Statue of Slain American Hero, George Washington Confidant, Beheaded in Ohio Courtyard]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 28, 2017.</ref>

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*A 20-year-old man was arrested after allegedly punching a black Trump supporter, as seen in video footage, and then boasting about his violent act on Twitter.<ref>Kew, Ben (August 26, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/pre-viral/2017/08/26/man-arrested-allegedly-punching-black-trump-supporter-boasting-twitter/ Man Arrested After Allegedly Punching Black Trump Supporter, Then Boasting on Twitter]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref>

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*A 20-year-old man was arrested after allegedly punching a black Trump supporter, as seen in video footage, and then boasting about his violent act on Twitter.<ref>Kew, Ben (August 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/pre-viral/2017/08/26/man-arrested-allegedly-punching-black-trump-supporter-boasting-twitter/ Man Arrested After Allegedly Punching Black Trump Supporter, Then Boasting on Twitter]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref>

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*During a riot at a left-wing protest in Quebec, Antifa activists attacked a camera crew from the Canadian broadcaster Global News, and after the incident, Antifa took credit for it and threatened more such attacks.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 26, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/26/antifa-warns-will-attack-canadian-journalists-protests/ Alt-Left Warns Antifa Will Attack Canadian Journalists At Protests]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref>

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*During a riot at a left-wing protest in Quebec, Antifa activists attacked a camera crew from the Canadian broadcaster Global News, and after the incident, Antifa took credit for it and threatened more such attacks.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/26/antifa-warns-will-attack-canadian-journalists-protests/ Alt-Left Warns Antifa Will Attack Canadian Journalists At Protests]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref>

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*A statue of [[Robert E. Lee]] at Duke University in Durham, N.C. was vandalized.<ref>Delk, Josh (August 17, 2017). [~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/347001-confederate-statue-vandalized-at-duke-university Confederate statue vandalized at Duke University]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 27, 2017.</ref>

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*A statue of [[Robert E. Lee]] at Duke University in Durham, N.C. was vandalized.<ref>Delk, Josh (August 17, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/347001-confederate-statue-vandalized-at-duke-university Confederate statue vandalized at Duke University]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 27, 2017.</ref>

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*A statue of J. Marion Sims, a controversial doctor and "the father of modern [[gynecology]]," was vandalized with the word "racist" painted on his face.<ref>Savransky, Rebecca (August 27, 2017). [~~http~~://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/348187-central-park-statue-defaced-as-racist Central Park statue defaced as ‘racist’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 27, 2017.</ref>

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*A statue of J. Marion Sims, a controversial doctor and "the father of modern [[gynecology]]," was vandalized with the word "racist" painted on his face.<ref>Savransky, Rebecca (August 27, 2017). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/348187-central-park-statue-defaced-as-racist Central Park statue defaced as ‘racist’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 27, 2017.</ref>

*[[Associated Press]] reports [[Berkeley]], [[California]] [[police]] were ordered to stand down to allow [[antifa]] rioters to attack peaceful anti-[[Marxist]] demonstrators.<ref>http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_FREE_SPEECH_RALLIES_CAOL-?SITE=CASON&SECTION=STATE&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2017-08-28-02-13-33 </ref>

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*A liberal journalist admitted that he had seen Antifa members brutally beating a man and that he had put his body on the man so they would stop – despite this, he did not change his positive opinion of the Antifa.<ref>Starr, Penny (August 29, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/29/liberal-journalist-shields-man-from-antifa-attackers-i-thought-they-were-going-to-kill-him/ Liberal Journalist Shields Man from Antifa Attackers: ‘I Thought They Were Going to Kill Him’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2017.</ref>

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*A liberal journalist admitted that he had seen Antifa members brutally beating a man and that he had put his body on the man so they would stop – despite this, he did not change his positive opinion of the Antifa.<ref>Starr, Penny (August 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/29/liberal-journalist-shields-man-from-antifa-attackers-i-thought-they-were-going-to-kill-him/ Liberal Journalist Shields Man from Antifa Attackers: ‘I Thought They Were Going to Kill Him’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2017.</ref>

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*A violent crowd of left-wing protesters forced police to shut down a pro-Trump rally.<ref>Donnelly, Tim (September 4, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/california/2017/09/04/violent-mob-forces-police-shut-down-patriot-picnic-at-chicano-park/ Violent Mob Forces Police to Shut Down ‘Patriot Picnic’ at Chicano Park]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 4, 2017.</ref>

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*A violent crowd of left-wing protesters forced police to shut down a pro-Trump rally.<ref>Donnelly, Tim (September 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2017/09/04/violent-mob-forces-police-shut-down-patriot-picnic-at-chicano-park/ Violent Mob Forces Police to Shut Down ‘Patriot Picnic’ at Chicano Park]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 4, 2017.</ref>

*Seven people were arrested after Antifa members threw "smoke and projectiles" at the police.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/09/10/antifa-throws-smoke-and-projectiles-at-police-at-portland-rallies-7-arrested.html Antifa throws smoke and projectiles at police at Portland rallies; 7 arrested]. ''Fox News''. September 10, 2017.</ref>

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*Anthony Bourdain, a chef on CNN and formerly the Food Network, said that he would poison President Trump's food if he could.<ref>Huston, Warner Todd (September 14, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/09/14/tv-foodie-anthony-bourdain-says-hed-like-poison-president-donald-trump/ CNN Celebrity Chef Anthony Bourdain Says He Would Poison Trump’s Food]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 15, 2017.</ref> Bourdain subsequently committed suicide on June 8, 2018.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2018/06/08/anthony-bourdain-dead-61-suicide/ Celebrity Chef Anthony Bourdain Commits Suicide] at Breitbart.com</ref>

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*Anthony Bourdain, a chef on CNN and formerly the Food Network, said that he would poison President Trump's food if he could.<ref>Huston, Warner Todd (September 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/09/14/tv-foodie-anthony-bourdain-says-hed-like-poison-president-donald-trump/ CNN Celebrity Chef Anthony Bourdain Says He Would Poison Trump’s Food]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 15, 2017.</ref> Bourdain subsequently committed suicide on June 8, 2018.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2018/06/08/anthony-bourdain-dead-61-suicide/ Celebrity Chef Anthony Bourdain Commits Suicide] at Breitbart.com</ref>

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*After the acquittal of a white police officer in the death of a drug suspect who happened to be black in St. Louis, there were protests which became violent.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/09/15/st-louis-violent-protests-after-white-cops-acquittal-leaves-city-on-edge.html St. Louis protests turn violent after white cop's acquittal leaves city on edge]. ''Fox News''. September 15, 2017. Retrieved September 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Shelbourne, Mallory (September 17, 2017). [McMaster: Trump better without Bannon, others who pushed their ‘own narrow agendas’ Protests turn violent in St. Louis]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 17, 2017.</ref> Several police officers were injured and the mayor's house was damaged.<ref>Jenkins, Aric (September 16, 2017). [http://time.com/4944795/st-louis-protests-jason-stockley-anthony-lamar-smith/ Officers Injured and Mayor's Home Damaged During St. Louis Protests]. ''TIME''. Retrieved September 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Meads, Timothy (September 16, 2017). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/timothymeads/2017/09/16/terrorrist-arrested-n2382416 Rioters Attack 10 Cops, Harass Reporters, and Break Mayor's Window In St. Louis After Not-Guilty Verdict]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved September 16, 2017.</ref> Some schools shut down early in case of a riot.<ref>Randall, Amber (September 15, 2017). [~~http~~://dailycaller.com/2017/09/15/st-louis-schools-shut-down-in-case-people-riot-over-police-shooting-verdict/ St. Louis Schools Shut Down In Case People Riot Over Police Shooting Verdict]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 16, 2017.</ref> The band [[U2]] canceled a concert in St. Louis over their concerns over their ability to keep all their fans safe amid the unrest,<ref>Hudson, Jerome (September 16, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/09/16/u2-cancels-st-louis-concert-black-lives-matter-riot-cop-acquittal/ U2 Cancels St. Louis Concert After Black Lives Matter Riot Over Cop Acquittal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2017.</ref> and singer Ed Sheeran canceled his performance for the same reason.<ref>Quinn, Melissa (September 17, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ed-sheeran-cancels-st-louis-concert-in-wake-of-protests/article/2634705 Ed Sheeran cancels St. Louis concert in wake of protests]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 17, 2017.</ref>

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*After the acquittal of a white police officer in the death of a drug suspect who happened to be black in St. Louis, there were protests which became violent.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/09/15/st-louis-violent-protests-after-white-cops-acquittal-leaves-city-on-edge.html St. Louis protests turn violent after white cop's acquittal leaves city on edge]. ''Fox News''. September 15, 2017. Retrieved September 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Shelbourne, Mallory (September 17, 2017). [McMaster: Trump better without Bannon, others who pushed their ‘own narrow agendas’ Protests turn violent in St. Louis]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 17, 2017.</ref> Several police officers were injured and the mayor's house was damaged.<ref>Jenkins, Aric (September 16, 2017). [http://time.com/4944795/st-louis-protests-jason-stockley-anthony-lamar-smith/ Officers Injured and Mayor's Home Damaged During St. Louis Protests]. ''TIME''. Retrieved September 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Meads, Timothy (September 16, 2017). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/timothymeads/2017/09/16/terrorrist-arrested-n2382416 Rioters Attack 10 Cops, Harass Reporters, and Break Mayor's Window In St. Louis After Not-Guilty Verdict]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved September 16, 2017.</ref> Some schools shut down early in case of a riot.<ref>Randall, Amber (September 15, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/09/15/st-louis-schools-shut-down-in-case-people-riot-over-police-shooting-verdict/ St. Louis Schools Shut Down In Case People Riot Over Police Shooting Verdict]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 16, 2017.</ref> The band [[U2]] canceled a concert in St. Louis over their concerns over their ability to keep all their fans safe amid the unrest,<ref>Hudson, Jerome (September 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/09/16/u2-cancels-st-louis-concert-black-lives-matter-riot-cop-acquittal/ U2 Cancels St. Louis Concert After Black Lives Matter Riot Over Cop Acquittal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2017.</ref> and singer Ed Sheeran canceled his performance for the same reason.<ref>Quinn, Melissa (September 17, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ed-sheeran-cancels-st-louis-concert-in-wake-of-protests/article/2634705 Ed Sheeran cancels St. Louis concert in wake of protests]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 17, 2017.</ref>

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*Marxist professor Lars Maischak of California State University, Fresno, doubled down on a February 2017 tweet me made that stated that President "Trump must hang."<ref>Ciccotta, Tom (September 26, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/09/26/professor-doubles-down-on-tweet-saying-trump-must-hang/ Professor Doubles Down on Tweet Saying ‘Trump Must Hang’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2017.</ref>

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*Marxist professor Lars Maischak of California State University, Fresno, doubled down on a February 2017 tweet me made that stated that President "Trump must hang."<ref>Ciccotta, Tom (September 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/09/26/professor-doubles-down-on-tweet-saying-trump-must-hang/ Professor Doubles Down on Tweet Saying ‘Trump Must Hang’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2017.</ref>

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*Left-wing protestors disrupted a College Republican event at the University of California, Santa Cruz, stating that "dialogue is violence."<ref>Urbanski, Dave (October 19, 2017). [http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/10/19/left-wing-protesters-invade-college-republicans-meeting-reportedly-declare-dialogue-is-violence/ Left-wing protesters invade College Republicans meeting, reportedly declare ‘dialogue is violence’]. ''The Blaze''. Retrieved October 20, 2017.</ref>

*It was reported that left-wing protesters had created several paramilitary organizations.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/20/left-has-gun-toting-militias-its-own-charlottesville-lawsuit-reveals.html The Left has gun-toting militias of its own, Charlottesville lawsuit reveals]. ''Fox News''. October 20, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2017.</ref>

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*Rapper [[Snoop Dogg]] released a song entitled "Make America Crip Again" with a scene of President Trump getting shot.<ref>Kew, Ben (October 23, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/10/23/snoop-dogg-targets-trump-again-make-america-crip-again/ Snoop Dogg Targets Trump with ‘Make America Crip Again’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 3, 2017.</ref>

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*Rapper [[Snoop Dogg]] released a song entitled "Make America Crip Again" with a scene of President Trump getting shot.<ref>Kew, Ben (October 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/10/23/snoop-dogg-targets-trump-again-make-america-crip-again/ Snoop Dogg Targets Trump with ‘Make America Crip Again’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 3, 2017.</ref>

*[[Maxine Waters]] was accused of threatening to take Trump out. A guest on [[Fox News]] stated that she threatened to assassinate him, however, Waters denied saying it and stated she wanted him impeached.<ref>[http://www.newsweek.com/maxine-waters-trump-assassination-impeachment-690761]</ref><ref>[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/maxine-waters-absolutely-ridiculous-that-i-would-threaten-trumps-life]</ref>

===November 2017===

*Rapper [[Snoop Dogg]] posted an image of a dead Donald Trump with the words "Make America Crip Again."<ref>Brown, Benjamin (November 2, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/11/02/snoop-dogg-album-photo-appears-to-show-trump-corpse-in-morgue.html Snoop Dogg album photo appears to show Trump corpse in a morgue]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 3, 2017.</ref>

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*U.S. Senator from [[Kentucky]] [[Rand Paul]] was assaulted outside his home in Bowling Green by a neighbor.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/11/04/sen-rand-paul-assaulted-at-kentucky-home-reportedly-by-neighbor.html Sen. Rand Paul assaulted at Kentucky home, reportedly by neighbor]. ''Fox News''. November 4, 2017. Retrieved November 4, 2017.</ref><ref>Greenwood, Max (November 4, 2017). [~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/senate/358782-rand-paul-assaulted-at-kentucky-home-police Rand Paul assaulted at Kentucky home: police]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 4, 2017.</ref><ref>Griffiths, Brent D. (November 4, 2017) [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/04/rand-paul-assault-home-charges-244549 Neighbor charged with assault after altercation with Rand Paul]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 4, 2017.</ref> Paul received six broken ribs and fluid buildup around his lungs from the attack.<ref>Multiple references:

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*U.S. Senator from [[Kentucky]] [[Rand Paul]] was assaulted outside his home in Bowling Green by a neighbor.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/11/04/sen-rand-paul-assaulted-at-kentucky-home-reportedly-by-neighbor.html Sen. Rand Paul assaulted at Kentucky home, reportedly by neighbor]. ''Fox News''. November 4, 2017. Retrieved November 4, 2017.</ref><ref>Greenwood, Max (November 4, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/358782-rand-paul-assaulted-at-kentucky-home-police Rand Paul assaulted at Kentucky home: police]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 4, 2017.</ref><ref>Griffiths, Brent D. (November 4, 2017) [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/04/rand-paul-assault-home-charges-244549 Neighbor charged with assault after altercation with Rand Paul]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 4, 2017.</ref> Paul received six broken ribs and fluid buildup around his lungs from the attack.<ref>Multiple references:

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*House, Amanda (November 8, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/08/medical-update-rand-pauls-injuries-even-serious/ Medical Update: Rand Paul’s Injuries More Serious Than Previously Reported]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 8, 2017.

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*House, Amanda (November 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/08/medical-update-rand-pauls-injuries-even-serious/ Medical Update: Rand Paul’s Injuries More Serious Than Previously Reported]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 8, 2017.

*Eads, Morgan (November 8, 2017). [http://www.kentucky.com/news/state/article183522711.html Rand Paul actually has six broken ribs and fluid around his lungs after assault]. ''Lexington Herald-Leader''. Retrieved November 8, 2017.

*Pappas, Alex (November 8, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/08/in-latest-medical-update-rand-paul-says-attack-by-neighbor-left-him-with-six-broken-ribs.html In latest medical update, Rand Paul says attack by neighbor left him with six broken ribs]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 8, 2017.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/05/rand-paul-recovering-from-5-broken-ribs-after-attack-at-kentucky-home.html Rand Paul recovering from 5 broken ribs after attack at Kentucky home]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 6, 2017.

*Gee, Brandon; O'Keefe, Ed (November 5, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/sen-rand-paul-recovering-from-injuries-suffered-in-alleged-assault/2017/11/05/6380c78a-c250-11e7-84bc-5e285c7f4512_story.html Sen. Rand Paul’s injuries far more severe than initially thought]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved November 6, 2017.</ref> His assailant, Rene Boucher (who is politically registered as a Democrat and embraces leftist views), admitted to the attack and now faces possible felony charges due to the attack and its severity.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/2017/11/limbaugh-assault-on-rand-paul-is-typical-of-leftists/ Limbaugh: Assault on Rand Paul is typical of leftists] on WorldNetDaily</ref> The liberal media originally claimed that the assault was the result of a dispute over landscaping, but several of Paul's neighbors discredited the claim and exposed it as fake news when they confirmed Boucher's leftist and vehement anti-Trump views, which he posted on his Facebook account (which has since been blocked from public view by Facebook).<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/2017/11/fake-news-neighbors-debunk-claim-sen-paul-beaten-over-landscaping/ Fake News! Neighbors debunk claim Sen. Paul beaten over landscaping] at WorldNetDaily</ref> Boucher was subsequently sentenced to 30 days in prison<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/15/neighbor-who-attacked-rand-paul-sentenced-to-30-days-in-prison.html Neighbor who attacked Rand Paul sentenced to 30 days in prison] at Fox News</ref> and had a lawsuit filed against him by Paul for the assault.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/26/sen-rand-paul-files-civil-suit-against-neighbor-who-tackled-him.html Sen. Rand Paul files civil suit against neighbor who tackled him] at Fox News</ref>

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*[[Devin Patrick Kelley]], the shooter at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, who killed at least 26 churchgoers before committing suicide by self-inflicted gunshot after being shot and chased by a local resident, was reportedly a mentally unstable atheist.<ref>Giaritelli, Anna (November 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/high-school-classmates-say-texas-church-shooter-preached-atheism-online/article/2639727 High school classmates say Texas church shooter preached atheism online]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Price, Bob (November 5, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/11/05/report-texas-church-shooter-atheist-thought-christians-stupid/ Report: Texas Church Shooter Was Atheist, Thought Christians ‘Stupid’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 6, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/11/06/texas-church-shooting-who-is-gunman-devin-patrick-kelley.html Texas church shooting: Who is gunman Devin Patrick Kelley?] ''Fox News''. November 6, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2017.</ref>

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*[[Devin Patrick Kelley]], the shooter at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, who killed at least 26 churchgoers before committing suicide by self-inflicted gunshot after being shot and chased by a local resident, was reportedly a mentally unstable atheist.<ref>Giaritelli, Anna (November 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/high-school-classmates-say-texas-church-shooter-preached-atheism-online/article/2639727 High school classmates say Texas church shooter preached atheism online]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Price, Bob (November 5, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/11/05/report-texas-church-shooter-atheist-thought-christians-stupid/ Report: Texas Church Shooter Was Atheist, Thought Christians ‘Stupid’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 6, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/11/06/texas-church-shooting-who-is-gunman-devin-patrick-kelley.html Texas church shooting: Who is gunman Devin Patrick Kelley?] ''Fox News''. November 6, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2017.</ref>

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*British singer [[Morrissey]] stated that he would kill President Trump "for the safety of humanity" if he were able to.<ref>Blake, Andrew (November 25, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/25/morrissey-supports-killing-donald-trump-interview/ Morrissey supports killing Donald Trump ‘for the safety of humanity’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Savransky, Rebecca (November 27, 2017). [~~http~~://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/361951-morrissey-i-would-kill-trump-for-the-safety-of-humanity Morrissey: I would kill Trump 'for the safety of humanity']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref>

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*British singer [[Morrissey]] stated that he would kill President Trump "for the safety of humanity" if he were able to.<ref>Blake, Andrew (November 25, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/25/morrissey-supports-killing-donald-trump-interview/ Morrissey supports killing Donald Trump ‘for the safety of humanity’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Savransky, Rebecca (November 27, 2017). [https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/361951-morrissey-i-would-kill-trump-for-the-safety-of-humanity Morrissey: I would kill Trump 'for the safety of humanity']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref>

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*U.S. Representative [[John Katko]] reportedly received a death threat because he did not support [[net neutrality]]. The man who issued the threat, Patrick D. Angelo, was arrested and charged with threatening a federal official, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine if he is convicted of the charge.<ref>Nolan, Lucas (November 30, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/11/30/republican-senator-threatened-with-murder-over-net-neutrality/ Republican Senator Allegedly Threatened with Murder over Net Neutrality]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 1, 2017.</ref>

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*U.S. Representative [[John Katko]] reportedly received a death threat because he did not support [[net neutrality]]. The man who issued the threat, Patrick D. Angelo, was arrested and charged with threatening a federal official, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine if he is convicted of the charge.<ref>Nolan, Lucas (November 30, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/11/30/republican-senator-threatened-with-murder-over-net-neutrality/ Republican Senator Allegedly Threatened with Murder over Net Neutrality]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 1, 2017.</ref>

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*Anti-ICE protestors in [[Portland, Oregon]] threaten to kill the daughter of the owners of a mom n' pop food truck that serves ICE agents.<ref>https://youtu.be/myFoiDQsdmw</ref>

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*Portland [[police]] refuse to respond to 911 requests for assistance to protect [[ICE]] agents attacked and threatened by anti-ICE mob; <ref>~~http~~://dailycaller.com/2018/07/30/portland-police-ice-911-calls/</ref> the union notifies Democrat mayor: {{quotebox|"your current policy forbidding Portland law enforcement agencies from assisting employees of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency ("ICE") who request [[law enforcement]] assistance while at or away from work is a violation of the [[United States Constitution]]'s [[Equal Protection Clause]]. As you are aware, the [[14th Amendment]] forbids the government from denying any person or persons equal protection of the laws...We understand that you have a difference of opinion with the current President of the United States, and some of his policies, but we fail to see why targeting the employees of ICE and leaving them vulnerable to [[violence]], [[harassment]] and even [[death]] furthers a legitimate government interest. Your policy has created a zone of [[terror]] and lawlessness. We ask that you end your policy of not responding to calls for police services from ICE employees immediately."<ref>https://s3.amazonaws.com/arc-wordpress-client-uploads/wweek/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/30080248/National-ICE-Letter-to-Wheeler-Final-7_30.pdf</ref>}}

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*Portland [[police]] refuse to respond to 911 requests for assistance to protect [[ICE]] agents attacked and threatened by anti-ICE mob; <ref>https://dailycaller.com/2018/07/30/portland-police-ice-911-calls/</ref> the union notifies Democrat mayor: {{quotebox|"your current policy forbidding Portland law enforcement agencies from assisting employees of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency ("ICE") who request [[law enforcement]] assistance while at or away from work is a violation of the [[United States Constitution]]'s [[Equal Protection Clause]]. As you are aware, the [[14th Amendment]] forbids the government from denying any person or persons equal protection of the laws...We understand that you have a difference of opinion with the current President of the United States, and some of his policies, but we fail to see why targeting the employees of ICE and leaving them vulnerable to [[violence]], [[harassment]] and even [[death]] furthers a legitimate government interest. Your policy has created a zone of [[terror]] and lawlessness. We ask that you end your policy of not responding to calls for police services from ICE employees immediately."<ref>https://s3.amazonaws.com/arc-wordpress-client-uploads/wweek/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/30080248/National-ICE-Letter-to-Wheeler-Final-7_30.pdf</ref>}}

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*Antifa racists beat [[Sikh]] Republican.<ref>https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2018/08/antifa-leftists-beat-sikh-man-and-republican-hanging-gop-campaign-signs-tell-him-to-go-back-to-your-country-video/</ref>

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*Multiple death threats against Reps. Steve Scalise and [[Chris Smith]].<ref>~~http~~://thefederalist.com/2018/08/03/multiple-people-arrested-threatening-republican-reps-scalise-smith/?utm_source=The+Federalist+List&utm_campaign=f70e52ca43-RSS_The_Federalist_Daily_Updates_w_Transom&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_cfcb868ceb-f70e52ca43-84014745</ref>

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*Multiple death threats against Reps. Steve Scalise and [[Chris Smith]].<ref>https://thefederalist.com/2018/08/03/multiple-people-arrested-threatening-republican-reps-scalise-smith/?utm_source=The+Federalist+List&utm_campaign=f70e52ca43-RSS_The_Federalist_Daily_Updates_w_Transom&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_cfcb868ceb-f70e52ca43-84014745</ref>

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*[[Secret Service]] began investigating Antifa threats to murder President Trump.<ref>~~http~~://dailycaller.com/2018/08/13/secret-service-aware-of-antifa-threats/</ref>

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*[[Secret Service]] began investigating Antifa threats to murder President Trump.<ref>https://dailycaller.com/2018/08/13/secret-service-aware-of-antifa-threats/</ref>

*A Pearl Jam poster for Democrat Senator [[Jon Tester]] showed a dead President Trump with an eagle eating his corpse, in addition to showing a burning White House.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Moran, Sean (August 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/16/jon-tester-rosendale-disturbing-tester-not-condemned-pearl-jam-poster-dead-trump/ Exclusive — Matt Rosendale: ‘Very Disturbing’ that Jon Tester Has Not Condemned Pearl Jam Poster Featuring Dead Donald Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2018.</ref>

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*The judge in [[Paul Manafort]]'s trial came under federal protection after multiple threats.<ref>~~http~~://dailycaller.com/2018/08/17/manafort-judge-threatened/</ref>

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*The judge in [[Paul Manafort]]'s trial came under federal protection after multiple threats.<ref>https://dailycaller.com/2018/08/17/manafort-judge-threatened/</ref>

*The Federal government offered a $20,000 award for information on a suspect wanted for threatening President Trump and several of officials.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (August 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/19/feds-offering-reward-suspect-accused-threatening-trump/ Feds Offering $20,000 Reward for Suspect Accused of Threatening Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 19, 2018.</ref>

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*[http://www.attacksontrumpsupporters.com Attacks On Trump Supporters]

*[https://www.facebook.com/james.m.williams.5/videos/10208215694778254/ Got jumped and sliced up with a knife at a Trump rally by some Clinton supporters]

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*Huston, Warner Todd (June 30, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/30/acts-of-terror-history-of-left-wing-political-violence-in-america/ Acts of Terror: A History of Left-Wing Political Violence in America]. ''Breitbart News''.

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*Huston, Warner Todd (June 30, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/30/acts-of-terror-history-of-left-wing-political-violence-in-america/ Acts of Terror: A History of Left-Wing Political Violence in America]. ''Breitbart News''.

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*Nussbaum, Daniel; Hudson, Jerome (June 14, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/06/14/15-times-celebrities-envisioned-violence-against-trump-and-the-gop/ 15 Times Celebrities Envisioned Violence Against Trump and the GOP]. ''Breitbart News''.

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*Nussbaum, Daniel; Hudson, Jerome (June 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/06/14/15-times-celebrities-envisioned-violence-against-trump-and-the-gop/ 15 Times Celebrities Envisioned Violence Against Trump and the GOP]. ''Breitbart News''.

*[http://www.dailywire.com/news/20343/timeline-antifa-violence-january-–-august-2017-frank-camp?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=082817-news&utm_campaign=benshapiro A timeline of Antifa violence, January to August 2017]. ''dailywire.com''

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