Fact check: What are the most notable instances of left-wing political violence in the US since 2020?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided present a complex and multifaceted picture of political violence in the US since 2020, with varying degrees of emphasis on left-wing versus right-wing violence ^[1]. Notable instances of left-wing political violence are not comprehensively documented in the analyses, but some sources mention specific events, such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk, although it is not explicitly stated as a left-wing attack ^[1]. According to one analysis, left-wing terrorists account for 22% of deaths from political violence since 2020, while right-wing terrorists account for 54% ^[2]. Another source reports that left-wing terrorists murdered 65 people, or about 2 percent of the total number of people murdered in politically motivated terrorist attacks in the United States since 1975 ^[3]. Trends in radicalization, recruitment, and mobilization of left-wing extremist groups are discussed in some analyses, but specific instances of left-wing political violence in the US since 2020 are not detailed ^[4].

• Some analyses focus on the broader context of political violence, including Islamist terrorism, which is reported to be responsible for 87% of deaths from political violence in the US since 1975 ^[3].
• Other sources provide comparative analyses of violent left- and right-wing extremist groups in the United States, but the information is often outdated or not specifically focused on the period since 2020 ^{[5] [6]}.
• The available data suggests that left-wing political violence is relatively rare in the US, with most analyses indicating that right-wing extremism is a more significant threat ^{[2] [3]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several key points are missing from the original statement, including a clear definition of left-wing political violence and a comprehensive breakdown of incidents since 2020 ^[1]. Alternative viewpoints, such as the comparative analysis of violent left- and right-wing extremist groups, are also not fully explored in the analyses ^[5]. Additionally, the historical context of political violence in the US is not thoroughly examined, with some sources providing data since 1975, but not specifically focusing on the period since 2020 ^[3]. The motivations and ideologies behind left-wing political violence are also not fully discussed in the analyses ^[4].

• The sources often lack specific data and statistics on left-wing political violence, making it difficult to assess the scope and severity of the issue ^{[1] [3]}.
• The geographical distribution of left-wing political violence is also not examined in detail, with some sources mentioning specific incidents in certain states, but not providing a comprehensive overview ^[1].
• The role of social and economic factors in contributing to left-wing political violence is not fully explored in the analyses ^[6].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be misleading or biased due to its focus on left-wing political violence, which may not be the most significant threat in the US ^[2]. The statement may benefit those who seek to emphasize the threat of left-wing extremism, while downplaying the threat of right-wing extremism ^[2]. Additionally, the statement may be influenced by a lack of comprehensive data on left-wing political violence, which could lead to an inaccurate or incomplete picture of the issue ^[1]. The sources themselves may also be subject to bias or misinformation, with some analyses presenting conflicting data or interpretations ^{[2] [3]}.

• The Cato Institute, which is cited in some analyses, may have a libertarian or conservative bias, which could influence its reporting on political violence ^{[2] [3]}.
• The media outlets that publish the analyses may also have their own biases or agendas, which could impact the presentation and interpretation of the data ^[1].
• The academic researchers who conduct the analyses may have their own methodological or theoretical biases, which could affect the conclusions they draw from the data ^{[4] [6]}.