Sign in Subscribe
Congressional representatives

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Condemns Political Violence with House Resolution

Strategic Insights

— 1 min read

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) has co-sponsored a resolution condemning all forms of political violence and rejecting rhetoric that dehumanizes or demonizes political opponents. The resolution highlights a pattern of escalating violence against elected officials, candidates, and public figures across the country. This growing trend threatens the safety of those who serve, erodes the trust of the governed, and undermines the integrity of democratic institutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The resolution condemns all forms of political violence, including assassination and attempted assassination of public officials, candidates, and public figures.
  • The resolution affirms that violence and threats have no place in the political arena and that all political disputes must be resolved through lawful, peaceful, democratic means.
  • The resolution highlights specific incidents of political violence, including the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the attempted assassinations of Minnesota legislators and their families, and the armed attempt to assassinate President Donald J. Trump.
  • The resolution urges law enforcement authorities at all levels to thoroughly investigate, prosecute, and hold accountable those who commit or incite political violence.
  • The resolution commends law enforcement and public officials who work to respond to such violence and calls on all public officials, community leaders, and media to reject rhetoric that dehumanizes or demonizes opponents.
  • The resolution declares that threats or acts of violence against officials or public figures degrade the dignity, safety, and integrity of the House of Representatives and of democratic institutions more broadly.

Statistics:

  • Since 2020, there have been multiple incidents of politically motivated violence, including the attempted kidnapping and assassination of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
  • In 2022, Paul Pelosi, husband of then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was brutally attacked in his home by an assailant seeking to harm the Speaker.
  • In June 2025, multiple Minnesota legislators and their families were targeted in coordinated shootings, including the assassination of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman.
  • In July 2024, an armed individual attempted the assassination of President Donald J. Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, resulting in death and injury.
  • Between 2021 and 2025, there have been at least six reported incidents of assassination or attempted assassination of public officials, candidates, and public figures.

Sources:

  • "Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Co-Sponsors Resolution Condemning Charlie Kirk Assassination and All Political Violence" (Rep. Lizzie Fletcher's website)
  • The resolution (original text, no date provided)

Read more