The murder of conservative activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk on Wednesday has stoked fears about growing political violence in the US, with experts warning that the conditions that enable it are worsening.

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, according to reports.

Political violence is hardly unprecedented in the United States. In fact, the country has “a long, dark history” of violence that has “struck the highest level of American politics,” said Kevin Boyle, a Northwestern University historian.

Sen. Bernie Sanders condemned Charlie Kirk's assassination in a video warning about rising political violence that he fears is threatening democratic participation in politics.

Politicians manipulate narratives. They do this to advance their agendas, gain popularity with a segment of voters and tear down their opponents. For instance, politicians will often exaggerate crime statistics as a way of exploiting universal fears about public safety.

This week on Capitol Report, the panel discusses the ongoing political divide across the country and in Connecticut following the death of conservative activist Charlie