The Daily Punch What happened to our politics?
Sep 11, 2025
The rise of political violence in America is examined following the shocking assassination of a key figure, prompting a discussion on its impact on political discourse. The hosts analyze troubling trends in threats and attacks targeting public officials. Additionally, the podcast highlights the Congressional Black Caucus backing Colin Allred’s Texas Senate bid and delves into ongoing efforts for data privacy legislation. The emotional toll of these events on communities grappling with loss is poignantly reflected.
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Political Violence Is Escalating
- Political violence in the U.S. has surged with high-profile attacks across the last decade and beyond.
- The hosts argue this pattern signals a broader collapse in national political discourse and norms.
Catalog Of Recent Attacks
- Jake lists multiple recent attacks and threats against public figures to illustrate the scale.
- He cites examples like Gabby Giffords, Steve Scalise, and the attempted murder of Brett Kavanaugh to show frequency.
Congress Faces A Surge In Threats
- Threats against members of Congress have spiked, with Capitol Police tracking roughly 14,000 threats this year.
- That represents a 55% year-over-year increase, underscoring an intensifying security problem for officials.