Most Americans believe politicians’ heated rhetoric can lead to violence, report finds
78% of Americans say aggressive language from elected officials makes violence against targeted groups more likely
A majority of Americans believe that heated or aggressive rhetoric from politicians can lead to violence.
A report published by the Pew Research Center on Wednesday found that 78% of Americans believed such rhetoric from elected officials makes violence against targeted groups more likely. A similar majority, 73% of those surveyed, believed elected officials should avoid heated language because it encourages violence.