Nearly one-third of Americans believe some level of violence may be necessary to put the country “back on track,” according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
The survey, conducted Sept. 22–26, found that 30% of respondents either strongly agreed or agreed with the statement that Americans “may have to resort to violence” to fix the nation. That figure has risen sharply from 19% in March 2024. By contrast, 70% said they disagreed or strongly disagreed.
The results come amid heightened concerns about political violence following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, the killing of Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota, and two assassination attempts against President Donald Trump during his 2024 campaign.
Trump and Republican leaders have accused Democrats of contributing to a dangerous climate through rhetoric opposing administration policies. Another survey released last month showed more than 70% of voters believe the nation is in a state of political crisis after Kirk’s assassination.
The Marist poll included 1,477 U.S. adults and has a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points.
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