Political violence is never justified
Democrats75%
Republicans89%
Independents72%
Source: YouGov, Sep. 16, 2025
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
Political Violence
YouGov, Sep. 16, 2025
Details
| Question | Do you think it is ever justified for citizens to resort to violence in order to achieve political goals? |
| Response | No, violence is never justified |
| Poll Main Page | The Economist/YouGov Poll, September 12 - 15, 2025 |
| Interview Period | Sep. 12, 2025 to Sep. 15, 2025 |
| Sample Size | 1,567 |
| Policy Context | When this poll was conducted in mid-September 2025, the prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk had been assassinated the week before. |
| Insight |