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Charlie Kirk Killing Flips How Trump's Republicans See US: Poll

Charlie Kirk Killing Flips How Trump's Republicans See US: Poll

Summary

A new poll shows that most Republicans think the U.S. is not on the right path after the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The poll indicates Republicans' concerns about political violence and free speech issues.

Key Facts

  • Most Republicans now believe the U.S. is on the wrong path according to a new poll by AP-NORC.
  • Before Charlie Kirk's death, 29% of Republicans thought this way, but after his death, the number rose to 51%.
  • Kirk's death has caused strong reactions among conservatives about political violence and free speech.
  • President Trump has announced plans to label Antifa as a terrorist organization.
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi has promised to take action against hate speech.
  • Some civil liberties groups are worried about violations of free speech rights.
  • The AP-NORC poll surveyed 1,183 adults with a margin of error of +/- 3.8 percentage points.

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