Research led by Robert Pape, a professor at the University of Chicago, unveiled a disturbing trend in American politics. The study reveals an alarming number of Americans believe violence is justified to influence the political trajectory of former President Trump.

The research indicates that approximately 18 million Americans believe that force is warranted to reinstate Trump to the White House.

This group largely consists of individuals who are convinced the 2020 election was unjustly taken from Trump. They also perceive the Biden administration’s actions against Trump as a strategic move to undermine his potential 2024 campaign.

Jonathan Turley, a constitutional expert and law professor at George Washington University, voiced concerns over the recent indictment of Trump by the Biden administration.

He argues this indictment contradicts the principles of the First Amendment, further fueling the radicalization of Trump’s supporters.

A report by Dangers to Democracy, based on a study conducted by the University of Chicago Project of Security & Threats, provides even more shocking statistics.

It suggests nearly 12% of Americans, amounting to over 30 million people, would endorse violent force to prevent Trump from returning to the White House.

The study also highlights other instances where violence is deemed acceptable by a significant portion of the population.

For example, 7% of respondents believe violence is justified to prevent Trump’s prosecution, while 17% think it could be used to ensure Congress acts appropriately. Furthermore, 12% would support violence to uphold the federal right to abortion.

The report also draws attention to the recent indictments of Trump by the Department of Justice under Biden’s supervision. These charges relate to Trump’s possession of classified documents from his presidency, which some argue are protected under the First Amendment.

Interestingly, Biden himself has been found to possess classified documents from his vice-presidential tenure, yet no charges have been brought against him.

Turley has expressed concern over the rising rage in the country, which he believes is being fueled by the current political climate.

He cites recent incidents of disruption in the Tennessee House and the Capitol as examples of this escalating anger. In both instances, Democratic representatives were seen shouting down their colleagues, refusing to yield to the majority, and disrupting legislative proceedings.

Turley warns of the dangers of politicians exploiting this rage for their own ends. He cautions that such unleashed anger is hard to control and often turns against those who incite it.

Drawing parallels with the French Revolution, he quotes journalist Jacques Mallet Pan, “Like Saturn, the revolution devours its children.”