CPOST is engaged in a multi-year effort to understand and track the scope and drivers of support for domestic political violence from the right and left in contemporary America. Led by Robert Pape, professor of political science at the University of Chicago and director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats, this research aims to provide a nuanced understanding of “who” supports political violence in America and "why" to know who we are dealing with and create viable solutions for the future

• 2022-09-25: The Jan 6th Hearings are Reducing the Violent Threat to Democracy, According to Latest Survey. Latest survey results show decline in violent support for Trump. Read the report here.
• 2022-09-14: Remorse Or Double-Down? Those Who Stormed The Capitol Are Remorseful, But Do Not Repudiate Trump’s Big Lie. Analysis of statements made by the 2017 January 6 defendants sentenced as of July 2022 shows tiny number acknowledge Biden as legitimate president. Read the report here.
• 2022-04-11: "Patriotic Counter-Revolution": The Political Mindset that Stormed the Capitol. Analysis of public statements by 700 January 6 defendants indicate patriotism dominant motive. Read the report here.
• 2022-01-05: American Face of Insurrection: Analysis of Individuals Charged for Storming the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. Comparative analysis of over 700 January 6 defendants and US population shows mass movement potential. Read the report here.
• 2022-01-02: [Survey] Deep, Divisive, Disturbing: New Survey Shows Mainstream Community Support for Violence to Restore Trump Remains Strong. Reports results from from Fall 2021 American Political Violence Survey representative of American adults. 8% of Americans (approximater 21 million) believe the 2020 election was stolen and that force is justified to restore Trump to the presidency by force. Read the report here.

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