A segment Saturday on Fox & Friends Weekend highlighted a concerning trend of increasing political violence and threats that is forcing senior administration officials and political appointees to move their families onto military bases for security.
The co-hosts discussed how the current political climate has reached a “fever pitch,” citing a growing list of notable acts of violence.
The segment focused on a report from The Atlantic, which indicated that former senior Trump administration and political appointee Steven Miller is among a “growing list” of at least six officials now living in military housing in the Washington area.
This extraordinary measure is being taken to shield these public servants and their families from potential violence and protest. The program noted that the demand is so high that the influx of civilian officials is now straining the availability of housing reserved for the nation’s top uniformed officers.
The hosts presented a list of high-profile acts of political violence that underscore the severity of the threat environment:
- Plot Against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh: A plot to assassinate the justice was thwarted in June 2022.
- Paul Pelosi Attack: The attack on the husband of the former House Speaker occurred in October 2022.
- Assassination Attempts on President Trump: The program referenced “both” assassination attempts on the former President.
- Arson at Governor’s Home: The segment mentioned the arson at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s home.
- Charlie Kirk Assassination: An event concerning the founder of Turning Point USA was cited as a major shock to those in public life.
Comparing the situation to the mayor of Tijuana needing to move onto a Mexican military base due to cartel threats, the co-hosts called the need for American political figures to seek military refuge “unprecedented”.
They emphasized the emotional toll this takes, especially on the children of the officials, who deserve safety and freedom from harassment in such a “very violent environment.”
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