Fact check: What are the most common types of violence associated with right-wing extremism?

1. Summary of the results

The most common types of violence associated with right-wing extremism include white supremacist, anti-government extremist, and incel-related violence ^[1]. These groups are identified as the most significant threats in the United States, with a notable increase in incidents since the mid-2000s ^[2]. The majority of these attacks target government entities, religious institutions, and individuals based on their race or ethnicity ^[2]. Additionally, right-wing extremist terrorism has been found to outpace left-wing extremist attacks ^[3], although this information has been subject to removal and potential downplay by certain authorities ^[3]. A comparative analysis of violent left- and right-wing extremist groups highlights their similarities and differences in ideologies, goals, tactics, membership, recruitment techniques, and involvement in violent criminal activity ^[4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some analyses do not provide direct information about the types of violence associated with right-wing extremism ^{[5] [6]}, while others focus on the comparison of political violence by left-wing, right-wing, and Islamist extremists ^[5]. The removal of a study by the Department of Justice that showed right-wing extremist attacks outpacing those by the left ^[3] may indicate an attempt to downplay the threat of right-wing extremism. Furthermore, the assassination of Charlie Kirk and its aftermath ^{[7] [6]} may be related to right-wing extremism, but the sources do not offer specific insights into the nature or prevalence of right-wing extremist violence in this context. It is essential to consider the threat from left-wing and religious terrorism ^[1] when analyzing the types of violence associated with right-wing extremism.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be subject to bias due to the lack of consideration of left-wing extremist violence ^[5] and the potential downplay of right-wing extremist threats ^[3]. The removal of the Department of Justice study ^[3] may indicate an attempt to misinform the public about the relative dangers of left-wing and right-wing extremism. Additionally, the emphasis on right-wing extremism ^{[1] [2]} may be perceived as misleading if it does not adequately consider the complexity of the issue and the various forms of extremism ^{[4] [1]}. The sources that benefit from this framing include those that prioritize the threat of right-wing extremism ^{[1] [2]}, while those that emphasize the threat of left-wing extremism ^[5] may be marginalized.