We can call it a shared national interest, peace in our time. It is why in the aftermath of a conservative activist's shocking murder, just about every elected leader, current and former, called for and preached calm. President Bill Clinton encouraged introspection and a redoubling of efforts to engage in peaceful debate.His successor, President George W. Bush, insisted, quote, "Violence and vitriol be purged from the public square." Emphasizing this quote, "Members of other political parties are not our en ...

Joining me now is Democratic Congressman from Illinois, Brad Schneider. Thank you so much for being here, Congressman. So, the country continues to grapple with the fallout of the killing of Charlie Kirk. How have you been handling it, Congressman, and what do you think this moment just means about the current political environment? Well, thanks for having me. And let's be clear from the start, political violence is never acceptable. Doesn't matter whether it's coming from the right, the left, the center, f ...

The nation does need to come together and we need to stop and we need to think uh what kind of nation uh have we become uh when you can't have a political figure uh a podcast or going on a college campus to debate politics to to to aggressively debate politics. What what kind of nation have we become when a president can't campaign without having two assassination attempts on him. What kind of nation have we become when a democratic uh leader uh can't go to bed with her husband at night without fears of bei ...

We have additional evidence, forensic evidence that has been processed. Uh we'll be uh we'll be sharing that uh when when charges are filed on Tuesday. Uh so everything that we know confirms that that this is the person.Um the why behind this again, we're we're all drawing lots of conclusions and how someone like this could be be radicalized. And uh I think that those are those are important questions for us to ask and important questions for us to answer. That is the governor of Utah saying the public will ...

Political Violence & Social Impact - The assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, is viewed as a dark moment, raising concerns about escalating political violence in America [1][4][5] - Utah's Governor Spencer Cox sees this event as a potential watershed moment, questioning whether it marks the end of a dark chapter or the beginning of a darker one in American history [6] - Social media is identified as a significant factor contributing to radicalization and political violence, with concerns raised about its impact on individuals, especially young men, and society as a whole [18][19][21][22][70][71][72][73] - Calls for unity and de-escalation are emphasized, urging individuals to reject violence and seek common ground, with social media companies urged to remove violent content [2][20][27][30][33][34][37][38][44][47][52][53][54][67][68][74][76][77] - The discussion draws parallels to the political violence of the 1960s, while also highlighting the unique challenges posed by social media and the rapid spread of misinformation [17][91][92][93] Political Reactions & Analysis - Political figures from both parties express concern and condemn the violence, with some pointing to the need for greater unity and less divisive rhetoric [3][6][23][24][34][36][38][45][68] - Senator Mark Kelly shares his personal experience with political violence, emphasizing the tragic impact on families and the need to address the issue [24][25][26][28][29] - President Trump's message blaming the "radical left" for political violence is met with mixed reactions, with some criticizing the message as divisive [35][39][40][41][42][43] - Senator Lindsey Graham views the assassination as an attack on the MAGA movement and urges supporters to engage in political action rather than violence [47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55] - Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticizes the White House for not providing the leadership needed to unite the country and rejects the idea of cracking down on political opponents [64][65][66][67][68][75][76][77][78] Policy & Legal Considerations - The potential role of social media companies in radicalization is discussed, with calls for greater regulation and accountability [18][19][21][22][27][30][56][70][71][72][73] - Senator Lindsey Graham advocates for repealing Section 230, which protects social media companies from liability for user-generated content [56] - Governor Cox mentions Utah's efforts to pass comprehensive social media reform and the legal challenges they face from tech companies [22][23] - Senator Graham discusses sanctions against Russia and the need for European allies to follow President Trump's lead in imposing tariffs on countries that buy cheap Russian oil [57][58][59][60][61][62][63] Kamala Harris's Book & Political Implications - Former Vice President Kamala Harris's new book is discussed, with excerpts revealing her criticism of President Biden's decision to run for reelection and her perceived mistreatment by the Biden White House [3][78][79][80][81][82][83][101][102][103][104][105][106] - The book is seen as a potential attempt to lay the groundwork for a future presidential run in 2028 [102] - The discussion highlights the historical tensions between presidents and vice presidents, with examples of strained relationships in past administrations [83][84][85][86][107][108]

Security Threats & Responses - US Capitol Police are on track to work through 14,000 threat assessment cases involving members of Congress by the end of the year, up 9,000 from last year [1] - High-profile members of Congress are receiving daily death threats, necessitating added security regardless of political affiliation [3] - Security protocols are outdated and not designed for a digital threat environment [2] - Protection strategies involve making high-profile individuals "super hard targets," potentially shifting attacks to more vulnerable, outspoken individuals [6] Target Vulnerability & Copycat Effect - The killing of Charlie Kirk represents a new type of target and assassination, potentially leading to copycat attacks [5][7] - Soft targets, or outspoken individuals, are likely to see a perpetual increase in threats [7] - Traditional security measures may not be adequate for protecting individuals in public spaces with line-of-sight issues [9][10] Radicalization & Social Media Influence - Self-radicalization and lone wolf attackers are a growing concern, making tracking and prevention more difficult [11][12] - Social media contributes to the problem by amplifying opinions and making it difficult to filter legitimate threats [12][13] - There is a decrease in empathy due to the increase of social media [20] - The prefrontal cortex doesn't fully develop until 25, making young people more susceptible to outside influences [16][17] Mitigation Strategies - Tone down the rhetoric and reduce online engagement to create a safer environment [13][15] - Limit children's access to devices and monitor their online consumption [18][19]

Welcome back. And joining me now is former Biden Transportation Secretary Pete Buddha Judge. Mr.. Secretary, welcome back to Meet the Press. >> Thanks for having me on. >> Thank you for being here at the conclusion of an incredibly somber week.You heard the governor of Utah, Governor Cox, cast Charlie Kirk's assassination. He calls it a watershed moment. and he asked the question, quote, "Is this the end of a dark chapter in our history or the beginning of a darker chapter?" How would you answer that questi ...

Joining me now is Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona. Senator Kelly, welcome back to Meet the Press. Thank you again for having me on, Kristen.Thank you so much for being here at the end of of an incredibly difficult week for the entire country. Obviously, Charlie Kirk was one of your constituents. You have lived through and experienced political violence firsthand.Your wife, former Congresswoman Gabby Gfords, survived an assassination attempt in 2011. What do you make of this moment the US is living ...

But right now, let's bring in MSNBC political analyst and chief White House correspondent for the New York Times, Peter Baker, and MSNBC national security and intelligence analyst and former FBI supervisor, Rob Demo. Guys, welcome to both of you. So, Rob, we all essentially watch this investigation unfold in real time.What is your reaction to how it evolved from the very initial search to the suspect's arrest. I think if you've been involved in these, it was kind of a natural progression where in the beginn ...

We begin this hour with the latest on the arrest of the suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man authorities identified as as the suspected gunman is expected to be charged formally by prosecutors on Tuesday. NBC's Morgan Chesy joins us now from Spanish Fork, Utah. Morgan, thanks for joining us. Please update us on the latest. What's going on on the ground in Utah? Yeah, Jackie. Right now, Tyler Robinson, that 22-year-old suspect, is sitting insi ...