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Domestic extremists were involved in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. AP Photo/John Minchillo

Why is it so difficult to fight domestic terrorism? 6 experts share their thoughts

Mikkel Dack, Rowan University; Colleen Murphy, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Gary LaFree, University of Maryland; John Horgan, Georgia State University; Kurt Braddock, American University School of Communication, and Monika Nalepa, University of Chicago

Addressing American domestic radicalism will require new ways of thinking about the nation’s problems, and new ways of solving them.
The U.S. Capitol, which was besieged by insurrectionists on Jan. 6, and where the Trump impeachment trial takes place in the Senate. Xinhua/Liu Jie via Getty Images

Impeachment trial: Research spanning decades shows language can incite violence

Kurt Braddock, American University School of Communication

Language affects behavior. When words champion aggression, make violence acceptable and embolden audiences to action, incidents like the insurrection at the Capitol are the result.
Sebuah layar video yang menampilkan wajah Donald Trump menjelang pidato dihadapan pendukungnya. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

Kata‑kata dari mulut Trump adalah amunisi yang mempersenjatai serangan di Capitol

Kurt Braddock, American University School of Communication

Setiap kata punya konsekuensi. Penelitian beberapa dekade mendukung argumen bahwa pidato Trump kemungkinan besar mendorong massa pendukungnya sehingga terjadi pemberontakan di gedung Capitol AS.
A video screen displays Donald Trump’s face as he prepares to address a crowd of his supporters. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

At impeachment hearing, lawmakers will deliberate over a deadly weapon used in the attack on Capitol Hill – President Trump’s words

Kurt Braddock, American University School of Communication

Words have consequences. And decades of research supports the contention that Donald Trump’s words could in fact incite people to mount an insurrection at the US Capitol.

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