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Fact check: How many fatalities were caused by right-wing extremist groups in the USA between 2015 and 2024?

Checked on September 17, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided do not offer a comprehensive count of fatalities caused by right-wing extremist groups in the USA between 2015 and 2024 [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]. However, some sources report specific incidents, such as the 2018 attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue, which resulted in 11 deaths [4], and a 2022 racially-motivated attack in Buffalo, New York, which resulted in 10 deaths [4]. Additionally, one source mentions that in 2024, domestic extremists killed at least 13 people in the U.S., all of whom were killed by right-wing extremists [2]. Key findings include the lack of a comprehensive count of fatalities and the existence of specific, documented incidents of violence perpetrated by right-wing extremist groups.

  • Some sources provide data on terrorist attacks, but the time frame and specific focus do not match the question [3] [1].
  • Other sources discuss politically motivated violence in the United States but do not specifically focus on fatalities caused by right-wing extremist groups between 2015 and 2024 [1] [4] [7] [8].
  • A few sources refer to strategic intelligence assessments on domestic terrorism that may contain relevant data, but do not provide direct information on the topic [5] [6].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Alternative viewpoints are necessary to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the issue, as the current analyses do not offer a complete picture of fatalities caused by right-wing extremist groups [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8].

  • Lack of comprehensive data: The analyses highlight the need for more comprehensive data on fatalities caused by right-wing extremist groups, as current information is limited and fragmented [1] [2] [3].
  • Time frame and focus: Some sources discuss terrorism and politically motivated violence, but their time frames and focuses do not align with the question, making it difficult to determine the exact number of fatalities [3] [1].
  • Strategic intelligence assessments: Some sources refer to strategic intelligence assessments that may contain relevant data, but these assessments are not directly cited or summarized, leaving a gap in the information [5] [6].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be misleading due to the lack of comprehensive data and the potential for bias in the presentation of information [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8].

  • Right-wing extremist groups: The statement focuses specifically on right-wing extremist groups, which may create a biased narrative if not balanced with information on other types of extremist groups [2] [1].
  • Lack of context: The statement does not provide context about the overall number of fatalities in the United States during the specified time period, which could lead to misinterpretation of the data [1] [4].
  • Sources' agendas: Some sources may have agendas or biases that influence their presentation of information, which could impact the accuracy and reliability of the data [2] [1].
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