50% of Americans believe political violence is a 'very big problem' in the US after Trump rally shooting

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The threat of political violence has been an unfortunate element of many open societies. In a YouGov poll taken after the Trump rally shooting, half of US adults said it's "a very big problem." President Joe Biden is seeking to project an image of unity and calm a stunned nation. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement One thing is clear after shots were fired at former President Donald Trump during his Saturday rally in Pennsylvania: Americans are freaked out. In a YouGov poll taken after the shooting, 50% of adults said that political violence is "a very big problem" in the US. An additional 32% of adults said that political violence is "somewhat of a problem" in American society. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in .