Nine in ten Republicans are concerned about left-wing extremism in the United States, a recent weekly survey from the Economist/YouGov found.
The survey asked respondents, “How concerned are you about left-wing extremism in the U.S.?”
Across the board, 61 percent said they are either very or somewhat concerned. Of those, 40 percent are very concerned. Among Republicans, specifically, 90 percent are concerned about left-wing extremism, as are 56 percent of independents. Additionally, 38 percent of Democrats are at least somewhat concerned about left-wing extremism.
The survey asked the same question of right-wing extremism and found 69 percent across the board expressing concern. Overall, 88 percent of Democrats are concerned about right-wing extremism despite the fact that recent acts of political violence have been at the hands of the radical left, while 57 percent of independents say the same. Only 34 percent of Republicans are concerned about right-wing violence.
The survey also asked respondents if they believe most political violence in the U.S is committed by the right or left. A plurality, 33 percent, believe it is mostly by the left, followed by 29 percent who believe it is mostly on the right. Nearly a quarter, 24 percent, believe it is committed by both “equally.”
The survey was taken September 12-15, 2025, among 1,567 U.S. adult citizens.
It follows the horrific public assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who was murdered during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on September 10.
Countless Americans have held vigils remembering the life and legacy of Kirk, and requests to join and start Turning Point USA chapters at high schools and universities across the U.S. have since skyrocketed.
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“The movement my husband built will not die. It won’t. I refuse to let that happen,” Mrs. Erika Kirk said during her emotional address.
“No one will ever forget my husband’s name, and I will make sure of it,” she continued. “It will become stronger, bolder, louder, and greater than ever. My husband’s mission will not end. Not even for a moment.”
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