The United States has a long and grim history of political violence, from presidential assassinations to lynchings and violence aimed at Black people in

President Donald Trump told ABC News on Sunday that he "may" call Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after a political assassination sent shockwaves through the state.

Recent surveys of average citizens – both liberal and conservative – show a growing acceptance of violence as a legitimate means to a political end.

The Republican and Democratic leaders of the Washington House and Senate released a joint statement Sunday condemning political violence following the assassination and attempted assassination of two Minnesota legislators.

Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings early Saturday, Gov. Tim Walz said. Authorities have also identified a suspect who is still at large.

A police manhunt is underway in Minnesota after two state lawmakers and their spouses were shot overnight in a "politically motivated assassination," Gov. Tim Walz told reporters Saturday.

Vance Boelter was arrested for allegedly murdering Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, amid a manhunt. Boelter, posing as a police officer, also allegedly wounded another politician and had a target list.