Washington (agencies)
A violent attack on the husband of Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi has raised fears that disinformation and deep political divisions could lead to violence ahead of the mid-term elections in the United States. This attack took place more than a week before the crucial mid-term elections, in a tense atmosphere. Electoral officials and lawmakers said they saw an increase in threats and intimidation.
In Arizona, gunmen patrolled a booth where voters could pre-place their ballot, alarming voters.
Fears of political violence in the United States have grown since Donald Trump refused to accept his defeat in November 2020, leading to the assault on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Since then, the tension in the political discourse has not subsided, partly due to the weight of Donald Trump’s supporters in the Republican Party and allegations of fraud by the Democrats in the upcoming elections.
