Consider This from NPR The Trump administration says left-wing terrorism in the US is on the rise. Is it?
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Oct 22, 2025 The discussion dives into the complexities of domestic terrorism in the U.S., highlighting the historical dominance of far-right violence. Recent incidents, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk, have sparked debates about the rise of left-wing threats. Experts point to conflicting data that shows a potential uptick in far-left attacks. However, concerns are raised about the interpretation of small sample sizes and varying definitions of terrorism. Ultimately, while violence is deemed to be increasing, the debate continues over which side is more threatening.
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Longstanding Right-Wing Dominance Shifts
- For decades the far right has been the deadliest domestic terrorism threat in the U.S.
- New research suggests far-left incidents overtook far-right incidents in early 2025, marking a possible shift.
CSIS Finds Left-Wing Incidents Rose
- CSIS analysis found left-wing attacks increased and right-wing attacks decreased through mid-2025.
- The study reported that far-left activity overtook far-right activity in the first half of 2025.
Be Cautious With Small-Number Trends
- Treat short-term jumps in small-count data with caution and avoid dramatic conclusions.
- Analysts should focus on trends over time rather than isolated low-number spikes.