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Here's a list of notable political assassination attempts against US Democrats (D) and Republicans (R) from 2005-2025, based on verified sources: **Against Democrats:** - 2011: Rep. Gabby Giffords (D) shot in Tucson; survived. - 2013: Ricin letters to Pres. Obama (D); foiled. - 2020: Plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D); foiled. - 2022: Attack on Paul Pelosi (husband of Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D); injured. - 2022: Shooting at candidate Craig Greenberg (D); no injuries. - 2023-24: Shootings at homes of NM Democratic lawmakers; no injuries. - 2024: Shots at Kamala Harris (D) campaign office; no injuries. - 2025: Rep. Melissa Hortman (D) & husband fatally shot. - 2025: Arson at Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) residence; survived. **Against Republicans:** - 2005: Grenade at Pres. G.W. Bush (R) speech; failed. - 2017: Shooting at Rep. Steve Scalise (R) & others at baseball practice; Scalise wounded. - 2022: Plot against former Pres. G.W. Bush (R); foiled. - 2024 (Jul): Shooting at former Pres. Trump (R) rally; wounded. - 2024 (Sep): Rifle aimed at Trump (R) at golf course; foiled. - 2024-25: Multiple plots against Trump (R), e.g., Iranian; foiled. - 2025: Charlie Kirk (R-aligned activist) fatally shot. Sources include Wikipedia, ABC News, PBS. Counts are similar across parties.