Fact check: How many instances of assassination attempts have been made against conservative politicians in the last decade?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided from various sources ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]} indicate that there have been instances of assassination attempts and political violence against conservative politicians in the last decade, including the reported assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative influencer ^{[1] [4]}. Specific details on the number of assassination attempts against conservative politicians in the last decade are not comprehensively provided by any of the sources ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}. However, sources note an 18% increase in threats against Congress members from 2023 to 2024 ^[2] and a rise in politically motivated killings, attempted killings, and violent threats in the US, with social media contributing to the polarization and violence ^[3].

• Key points from the analyses include:
• The assassination of Charlie Kirk and its impact on security concerns among lawmakers ^{[4] [5] [1]}
• The increase in threats against elected officials, including an 18% rise in threats against Congress members ^[2]
• The role of social media in contributing to polarization and violence ^[3]
• The request for increased security funding by the Trump administration ^[6]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The analyses primarily focus on the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination and the general rise in political violence ^{[1] [4]}. Missing from the discussions is a comprehensive list or detailed account of all assassination attempts against conservative politicians in the last decade ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}. Alternative viewpoints, such as the perspective of conservative politicians on the increased threats and the effectiveness of current security measures, are also not extensively covered ^{[1] [2] [3]}. Furthermore, the role of extremist groups and how they are addressed by law enforcement and policymakers could provide additional context ^[3].

• Alternative viewpoints to consider:
• The perspective of conservative politicians on increased threats and security measures ^{[1] [2] [3]}
• The role of extremist groups in political violence ^[3]
• The effectiveness of current security measures for lawmakers ^{[4] [5]}

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement asks for the number of instances of assassination attempts against conservative politicians in the last decade, which may imply a specific narrative about the prevalence of political violence against conservatives ^{[1] [4]}. However, the sources provided do not offer a comprehensive count of such attempts, which could lead to inaccurate assumptions about the scope of the issue ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}. Bias could be present if the question is framed to emphasize violence against conservative politicians without considering the broader context of political violence in the US ^[3]. Those who benefit from this framing could be groups seeking to highlight perceived injustices against conservatives, while those who might be negatively impacted could be lawmakers and politicians from other parties who face similar threats but are not the focus of the inquiry ^{[4] [5]}.

• Potential biases to consider:
• The framing of the question to emphasize violence against conservative politicians ^{[1] [4]}
• The lack of comprehensive data on assassination attempts against all politicians, regardless of party affiliation ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}