14 instances where Democratic figures have advocated violent actions

A column lists fourteen statements by Democratic politicians and commentators that call for or praise political violence against opponents.

In a recent opinion piece, the author contends that mainstream coverage routinely highlights Republican aggression while ignoring violent language from Democratic leaders. He enumerates fourteen occasions where Democrats either threatened or encouraged physical force, beginning with Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed’s vow to “take them to the mud and choke them out.” Other cited remarks include Governor Gavin Newsom’s promise to “punch these sons of bitches,” Rep. Dan Goldman’s call to “eliminate” President Donald Trump, and Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s pledge to “beat you down.”

The list continues with Rep. Tom Suozzi’s suggestion of using the Second Amendment, candidate Elliot Forhan’s promise to “kill Donald Trump” via capital punishment, and former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s threat to “bury them below the Capitol.” Additional examples feature LaMonica McIver’s declaration of war on Trump and Elon Musk, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s demand that “heads need to roll,” Rep. Jolanda Jones’s throat-slashing gesture, Rep. Vicente Gonzalez’s comparison of Trump supporters to Jews backing Hitler, Attorney General Jay Jones’s imagined shooting of a Republican opponent, Delegate Stacey Plaskett’s slip about Trump needing to be shot, and Francesca Hong’s euphemistic call to “86 Trump.”

The piece also mentions online influencer Hasan Piker’s repeated violent calls. Republican National Committee press secretary Natalie Baldassarre responded by labeling the rhetoric as “bloodlust” and “reckless.”