Republicans Label 'No Kings' Rallies as 'Terrorist', Data Suggests Otherwise
Republicans have escalated their rhetoric against the 'No Kings' rallies, with prominent figures labeling participants as 'terrorists' and 'America haters'. However, data and legal rulings paint a different picture. Representative Tom Emmer and House Speaker Mike Johnson have described the rallies as being held by the 'terrorist wing' and 'pro-Hamas wing' of the party, respectively. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt went further, claiming the Democrat Party's main constituency are 'Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals'. President Trump and his allies have been pushing this narrative, portraying the American left as irredeemably violent. However, data shows a different trend. While left-wing violence has increased this year, it remains less than decades of right-wing violence. The 'No Kings' rallies in June were overwhelmingly peaceful, with only a few incidents of violence and/or arrests. Several judges, including Republican-appointed ones, have ruled that the portrayal of participants as 'terrorists' and 'America haters' is unfounded. The GOP's suggestion that the rallies will be full of 'antifa', 'terrorist sympathizers', and even 'terrorists' is at odds with these findings. Despite Republican claims, the 'No Kings' rallies have been largely peaceful, and the portrayal of participants as violent extremists has been challenged by data and legal rulings. As the rallies continue, the public awaits further developments and a more nuanced understanding of the situation.
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