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Threats of political violence have US elected officials living in fear

A New York Times investigation found threats have reshaped officials' private lives, cost millions in security expenses, and pushed some from office; nonpartisan in effect.

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on BBN Overnight
Published 12:40 AM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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First reported by The New York Times: “Threats of Political Violence Have America’s Elected Officials Living in Fear”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 12:40 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance; aired 2 times.
Topics: North America.

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The New York TimesThreats of Political Violence Have America’s Elected Officials Living in Fear

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA New York Times investigation finds that threats of political violence have become a new normal for America's elected officials.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Times says the threats have reshaped private lives, cost millions of dollars in security, and pushed some people out of office altogether.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe data does not say how many officials were threatened, or from which party.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt describes the pattern as nonpartisan in effect, and that is worth taking seriously.

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