# Support for Partisan Violence Rises After Healthcare CEO Assassination Democrats show increased tendency toward violence against Republicans. - **Source:** [Reddit Science](https://brifing.si/source/1294ffb3-9f44-431d-8cd2-05584c8d9014) - **Published:** 2026-07-20 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/962d6a10-17f7-471e-9b9f-bcd65a5af110 ## Research Findings Previous studies suggested left-leaning individuals were less prone to aggression due to traits like empathy. However, recent events are challenging this perception. ## UnitedHealthcare CEO Assassination The arrest of Luigi Mangione after killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO escalated political tensions. This incident reignited debates about partisan violence. ## Shift Among Democrats Research reveals growing support for violence against Republicans among Democrats. This indicates political polarization has reached dangerous levels. ## Empathy and Aggression While empathy is known to reduce aggression, new data suggests this relationship might be weaker than assumed. Political tensions can override empathy barriers. ## Social Impacts Rising tendencies toward partisan violence threaten social cohesion. Experts emphasize maintaining open dialogue channels to counter this trend. ## Future Projections Escalating political violence poses serious risks to democratic systems. Rebuilding a culture of compromise between parties has become an urgent necessity. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.reddit.com/r/science/comments/1v1hhnz/prior_research_suggests_that_people_on_the_left/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._