May 3, 2026 6:30 am

The Political-Violence Whataboutism Has Gotten Out of Control

The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. And the left has a very real problem.

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President Donald Trump is rushed offstage by U.S. Secret Service agents after being shot at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., July 13, 2024. Surrounding images show scenes from other left-wing attacks and their aftermath.

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Nearly as great a problem as left-wing violence is the left’s refusal to admit it has a problem.

You’ve likely encountered this brand of ideological intransigence over the past decade. You’ve probably heard some variation of it from a co-worker, a friend, or even a family member.

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Becket Adams

Becket Adams is a columnist for National Review, the Washington Examiner, and The Hill.

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Nearly as great a problem as left-wing violence is the left’s refusal to admit it has a problem.

You’ve likely encountered this brand of ideological intransigence over the past decade. You’ve probably heard some variation of it from a co-worker, a friend, or even a family member.