Nearly 8 in 10 American voters see US in ‘political crisis’ in wake of Charlie Kirk assassination: Poll

NEW YORK, United States (MNTV) – Nearly eight in 10 U.S. voters believe the country is in the midst of a political crisis, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday, reflecting heightened concerns after the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The poll found that 79% of registered voters see the U.S. as being in crisis, while 18% disagreed. By party breakdown, 93% of Democrats, 84% of independents and 60% of Republicans shared that view.

Kirk, 31, was fatally shot on Sept. 10 while addressing an outdoor event at a university in Utah.

Prosecutors have announced they will seek the death penalty if the lone suspect is convicted.

While the motive remains unclear, many Americans view the killing as politically driven, intensifying debates over political violence nationwide.

“The Kirk assassination lays bare raw, bipartisan concerns about where the country is headed,” Quinnipiac polling analyst Tim Malloy said.

The survey also revealed widespread pessimism about the future of U.S. political discourse.

Nearly six in 10 voters (58%) said they do not believe political rhetoric can be toned down, while a majority (54%) expect political violence to worsen in the coming years.