Fact check: How many fatalities have been attributed to domestic extremist attacks in the US since 2020?

1. Summary of the results

The original statement inquires about the number of fatalities attributed to domestic extremist attacks in the US since 2020. Based on the analyses provided, no source gives a comprehensive total of fatalities from domestic extremist attacks in the US since 2020 ^[1]. However, some sources provide relevant information on the topic. For instance, one source reports 10 fatalities from a racially-motivated individual in Buffalo, New York, in May 2022 ^[1]. Another source notes that in 2020, there were 110 domestic terrorist attacks and plots, but fatalities were relatively low, with no mass-casualty terrorist attacks ^[2]. Additionally, a source mentions that right-wing extremist violence has been responsible for the overwhelming majority of fatalities, amounting to approximately 75% to 80% of U.S. domestic terrorism deaths since 2001 ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several key points are missing from the original statement. Firstly, the definition of domestic extremist attacks is not provided, which could lead to varying interpretations of the data ^[1]. Secondly, the sources do not provide a comprehensive total of fatalities from domestic extremist attacks in the US since 2020, making it difficult to determine the exact number of fatalities ^[4]. Alternative viewpoints, such as the threat of domestic extremism, including white supremacist and anarchist/left-wing violent extremism, are discussed in some sources ^[5]. Furthermore, the role of other threats to public safety and security, such as terrorism and illegal drugs, is mentioned in some sources, highlighting the complexity of the issue ^[6]. It is also worth noting that the sources do not provide information on the motivations and ideologies behind the domestic extremist attacks, which could be crucial in understanding the context of the fatalities ^[2].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be lacking in context and specificity, which could lead to misinformation or misinterpretation of the data ^[1]. Additionally, the statement does not account for the complexity of the issue, including the various threats to public safety and security, and the different motivations and ideologies behind domestic extremist attacks ^[6]. Some sources may benefit from emphasizing the threat of right-wing extremist violence, as it is reported to be responsible for the overwhelming majority of fatalities ^[3]. On the other hand, other sources may downplay the threat of domestic extremism, highlighting instead the threat of terrorism and illegal drugs ^[6]. Overall, it is crucial to consider multiple sources and viewpoints to gain a comprehensive understanding of the issue, and to avoid potential misinformation or bias ^[2].