Recent events surrounding political violence in the United States, including two assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump, have reignited heated discussions about the normalization of aggression in American politics. Experts and commentators highlight a trend of increasing political violence, exacerbated by divisive rhetoric and the prevalence of firearms. Editorials call for solutions such as gun bans and a collective condemnation of political violence as the nation grapples with its long history of unrest. With tensions escalating ahead of the upcoming presidential election, questions arise about public sentiment towards political violence and whether more incidents are on the horizon. The ambivalence towards threats against political figures, alongside the failure to adequately address gun control, raises alarm across the political spectrum as experts warn of a potential surge in violence.