Americans See Trump as Assassination Target

A majority of U.S. adults now say former President Trump faces a higher assassination risk than recent presidents did. That perception is measurable (Economist/YouGov question) and indicates public concern about political violence and the security environment surrounding high‑profile leaders. — If the public broadly believes a specific political leader faces elevated lethal‑threat risk, it changes expectations about security resources, rhetoric moderation, and how political conflicts are framed or policed.