Global Politics Report Editorial
Threats of Political Violence Have America’s Elected Officials Living in Fear
A Times investigation has found that violent threats have become a new normal among public officials, reshaped private lives, cost millions in security and pushed people out of office.
Key Data
Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Policy
Published: Oct. 11, 2026 at 12:28 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times