MAGA Republicans More Likely to Justify Political Violence
MAGA Republicans justify political violence more but aren't more willing to act themselves, a study finds.
Why it matters
- Political violence threatens public health and stability.
- Identifying supporters aids prevention efforts.
By the numbers
- Survey of 8,896 adults.
- 56% of MAGA Republicans justify violence for political goals.
- 10% predict civil war soon.
The big picture
- Broad support for violence may enable it.
- Most supporters don't act violently themselves.
What they're saying
- Some cite January 6th, questioning findings.
Caveats
- Self-reported data may underestimate violence willingness.
- Study is a snapshot; no causality proven.
What’s next
- Research on non-Republican MAGA supporters.
- Strategies to reduce violence support.