According to the folks over at the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), left-wing terrorist attacks in the good ole’ U.S. of A. are gearing up to hit a three-decade high.
Far-left extremists are planning and executing violent plots at a rate that’s making even the most seasoned political pundits raise an eyebrow. If this trend keeps up, 2025 could be the year that left-wing incidents hit a level we haven’t seen since the mid-90s.
As of July 4, 2025, before the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the shooting at a Dallas ICE facility, researchers had already spotted five left-wing attacks or plots. That’s more than eight times the annual average of left-wing attacks recorded between 1995 and 2000. It’s like the left-wing extremists are having a field day.
But here’s the kicker: this analysis doesn’t include the other 90% of attacks committed by the left but conveniently reported as something else to keep the list short. It’s like they’re playing a game of political hide-and-seek, and we’re all just watching from the sidelines.
The CSIS researchers based their findings on a dataset of 750 terrorist attacks and plots in the U.S. from January 1, 1994, through July 4, 2025. For the first time in three decades, far-left terrorist activity is outpacing attacks from far-right extremists.
Since President Trump took office, the rise in left-wing violence has been primarily driven by anti-government and partisan extremism. It’s like the left can’t handle the Trump administration’s policies and is taking it out on the rest of us. Talk about a temper tantrum!
Kirk’s alleged killer, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, left a charming message on a shell casing: “Hey fascist, catch this.” How’s that for a parting shot? It’s like he was trying to win an award for the most dramatic exit.
The CSIS study noted that the dramatic increase in left-wing violence this year can be described as opposition to the Trump administration fueling attacks against its political leadership and state institutions. The left is on a mission to take down everything Trump stands for, one violent act at a time.
Immigration is another hot topic driving this violence in 2025, highlighted by the recent shooting at an ICE detention facility in Dallas. President Trump blamed this on what he called “inflammatory rhetoric from ‘radical left Democrats.'” It’s like he’s pointing fingers, and the left is throwing bullets.
Both sides were urged to condemn violence from their own side and call for calm regarding the other side. But let’s be real, Democrats are not getting the message as they continue to label Trump officials and Republicans in the most vile terms, including “Nazis,” “fascists,” and “threats to democracy.” It’s like they’re playing a game of name-calling, and the left is winning by a landslide.
After the alleged anti-ICE sniper Joshua Jahn shot three detainees before taking his own life in Dallas, the FBI recovered handwritten notes accusing ICE agents of “human trafficking.” Similar language has been used by some Democratic lawmakers. It’s like they’re all singing from the same songbook, and the tune is getting more and more violent.
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who’s widely believed to be preparing for a 2028 presidential run, described ICE as a “private domestic army” advancing the Trump administration’s “authoritarian tendencies.” It’s like he’s trying to score some political points while fanning the flames of violence.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the former Democratic vice-presidential nominee, has referred to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a “modern-day Gestapo.” And Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), a member of the progressive “Squad,” described President Trump’s crime crackdown in Washington, D.C., as a “fascist takeover.” It’s like they’re all trying to outdo each other with their dramatic rhetoric.
So there you have it, a whirlwind tour of political violence, dramatic rhetoric, and a whole lot of finger-pointing. It’s like watching a political soap opera, but with real-world consequences. Stay tuned for the next episode, because in this political climate, anything can happen.