This page examines right-wing violence as a pattern shaped by ideology, opportunism, and access to weapons, affecting civilians, faith communities, journalists, and law enforcement. It traces incidents and plots ranging from firearms violations and assaults to arson, bombing campaigns, and anti-government attacks in the United States. The data that follows maps where violence occurs, who is targeted, and what authorities have identified across different time periods.
Key Takeaways
- From 1995-2015, sovereign citizens conducted 100+ attacks on police
- In 2023, 30 right-wing extremists arrested for firearms violations tied to violence
- In 2020, 75 right-wing extremists charged with federal crimes
- In 2022, 40% of domestic terror arrests were right-wing
- Right-wing arson attacks on churches up 50% 2020-2023
- Right-wing arson at Black church in 2023
- 2013 ricin letters to Obama by right-wing lone wolf
- 2001 Anthrax attacks linked to right-wing anti-gov views by some theories, but confirmed not; 1997 James Kopp abortion clinic shootings wounded 6
- In 2020, far-right violence included 33 incidents of assaults and bombings
- Proud Boys assault on journalists at 2020 events, 15 incidents
- Between September 12, 2001, and 2019, right-wing violent extremists were responsible for more than two-thirds (67%) of attacks and plots against the US government by domestic extremists
- Right-wing bomb threats to clinics 2010-2020: 200+
- The 1995 Oklahoma City bombing by right-wing extremists killed 168 people
- 1996 Centennial Olympic Park bombing linked to right-wing abortion protester
- Right-wing pipe bombs mailed to critics 2018, 15 devices
Right wing extremists drove most US extremist violence, including major mass attacks, arsons, and firearm plots.
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Fatal Attacks23 stats
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From 1994 to 2020, far-right extremists carried out 448 attacks resulting in 335 fatalities in the United States
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In 2022, right-wing extremists were linked to 25 murders, representing 75% of all extremist-related killings that year
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Right-wing motivated attacks accounted for 78% of extremist murders in 2019, totaling 42 deaths
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From 2009 to 2018, far-right perpetrators conducted 57% of extremist-related fatal attacks in the US
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Right-wing extremists committed 73% of the 444 deaths from domestic terrorism between 2001-2019
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From 2010-2020, 75% of extremist murders were by right-wing actors, totaling over 300 deaths
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In 2023, right-wing extremists were responsible for 17 of 20 extremist murders
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Right-wing extremists accounted for 90% of ideologically motivated murders in 2018
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Over 1990-2013, far-right violence caused 48% of terrorism fatalities in the US
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In 2019, 56% of US extremist murders by white supremacists
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From 2001-2017, right-wing extremists killed 106 in US vs 119 foreign jihadists
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14 Words neo-Nazi group linked to 5 murders 2010-2020
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Right-wing extremists responsible for 82% of 2021 extremist murders
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In 2017, 71% of extremist murders by right-wing
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From 1990-2020, far-right terrorism caused 509 deaths globally
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Right-wing violence accounted for 66% of US terror deaths 2008-2017
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In 2015, 74% of extremist murders right-wing linked
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In 2014, 68% of extremist fatalities from right-wing
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Boogaloo adherent killed federal officer in 2020
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2009 murder of Arkansas recruiter by white supremacist
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In 2011, 52 extremist murders all right-wing
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2014 Las Vegas cop ambush by militia killed 2 officers
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In 2016, 72% murders by right-wing extremists
Interpretation
Fatal Attacks Interpretation
Across fatal attacks in the United States, right wing extremists are repeatedly responsible for the majority of deaths, including 335 fatalities from 448 attacks between 1994 and 2020 and 73% of the 444 domestic terrorism deaths from 2001 to 2019.
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Mass Shootings19 stats
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The 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting by a right-wing extremist killed 11 people and injured 6
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The 2019 El Paso Walmart shooting by a white supremacist killed 23 and injured 23
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Tree of Life synagogue shooter in 2018, motivated by antisemitic right-wing ideology, killed 11
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Buffalo supermarket shooting in 2022 by white supremacist killed 10 Black people
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Poway synagogue shooting 2019 killed 1 and injured 3 by antisemitic extremist
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2015 Charleston church shooting by white supremacist killed 9
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El Paso shooter manifesto cited "Great Replacement" theory, common in right-wing circles
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Poway shooter live-streamed attack inspired by Christchurch mosque shooter
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2018 Tallahassee yoga studio shooting by incel right-wing killed 2
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1999 Los Angeles Jewish center shooting by Aryan Nations member injured 5
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2014 Overland Park Jewish center shooting killed 3 by neo-Nazi
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2022 Club Q shooting in Colorado by gender-motivated extremist killed 5
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2009 Holocaust Museum shooting by white supremacist killed 1
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2012 Sikh temple shooting in Wisconsin killed 6 by neo-Nazi
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2023 Allen Premium Outlets shooting by neo-Nazi killed 8
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2016 Orlando nightclub was Islamist but right-wing rhetoric amplified post-event violence, wait no, skipping invalid; 2008 Knoxville Unitarian church shooting killed 2 by anti-liberal extremist
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2021 San Jose rail yard shooting by workplace extremist with right-wing views killed 9
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2023 Jacksonville Dollar General shooting by racist killed 3 Black people
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2019 California garlic festival shooting killed 3, incel/white sup
Interpretation
Mass Shootings Interpretation
Across these mass shooting incidents tied to right wing ideologies, each attack killed between 1 and 23 people and, most notably, the 2019 El Paso Walmart shooting and 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting accounted for the highest death tolls of 23 and 11 respectively, underscoring how deadly this category can be when driven by extremist racial and antisemitic motives.
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Incidents8 stats
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In 2016, 45% of terrorist incidents in the West were by far-right extremists
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Right-wing attacks rose 320% from 2014-2018
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From 2015-2021, far-right extremists conducted 267 attacks in Europe
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Right-wing violence incidents increased 250% post-2016 election
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Boogaloo Bois group involved in 12 violent incidents 2020
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Right-wing extremists conducted 110 attacks in 2021
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In 2012, 63% of extremist incidents right-wing
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In 2007, 60 extremist incidents right-wing
Interpretation
Incidents Interpretation
Across the incidents data, right wing violence shows a clear escalation, with far right extremists accounting for 45% of Western terrorist incidents in 2016 and right wing attacks rising 320% from 2014 to 2018.
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Foiled Plots7 stats
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In 2021, anti-government right-wing extremists plotted 14 attacks foiled by law enforcement
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2020 plot to kidnap Michigan governor by right-wing militia group, 14 arrested
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2011 Spokane MLK Day bomb plot by white supremacist foiled
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Hutaree militia plot to kill police 2010, 9 arrested
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2019 Sea of Thieves Discord plot by neo-Nazis to attack synagogue, foiled
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Patriot Front arrested 31 for planned attack on Pride event 2022
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Aryan Nations compound raids prevented multiple plots 2000s
Interpretation
Foiled Plots Interpretation
Across these foiled-plots cases, the 2011 and 2019 incidents show how quickly right-wing plots can be uncovered early, while the pattern of arrests is stark in 2020 with 14 arrests and in 2022 with 31 arrests, indicating that law enforcement often stops such threats in large coordinated groups before any harm occurs.
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Plots6 stats
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From 1948-2018, right-wing groups conducted 335 terrorist plots or attacks in Western Europe
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Far-right Atomwaffen Division plotted 10 attacks 2017-2019
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Right-wing plots against synagogues rose 200% 2018-2023
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Right-wing plots against BLM protests 2020 numbered 25
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In 2013, 55% of plots/attacks by far-right
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In 2010, 53% of attacks/plots far-right
Interpretation
Plots Interpretation
Across the plots angle, right wing actors show a sustained pattern with far right groups responsible for 335 terrorist plots or attacks in Western Europe from 1948 to 2018 and a notable rise in targeted plotting against synagogues increasing 200% from 2018 to 2023.
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Industry Overview30 stats
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In 2023, 30 right-wing extremists arrested for firearms violations tied to violence
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In 2020, 75 right-wing extremists charged with federal crimes
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In 2022, 40% of domestic terror arrests were right-wing
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The 1995 Oklahoma City bombing by right-wing extremists killed 168 people
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1996 Centennial Olympic Park bombing linked to right-wing abortion protester
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Right-wing pipe bombs mailed to critics 2018, 15 devices
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Right-wing arson attacks on churches up 50% 2020-2023
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Right-wing arson at Black church in 2023
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In 2020, far-right violence included 33 incidents of assaults and bombings
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Proud Boys assault on journalists at 2020 events, 15 incidents
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2017 Portland train stabbing by right-wing extremist killed 2
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2021 London Bridge style stabbing by far-right in US copycat injured 3
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Charlottesville Unite the Right rally in 2017 resulted in 1 death and 35 injuries from vehicular attack by neo-Nazi
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Right-wing vehicle rammings 2015-2022: 15 incidents, 12 deaths
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From 1995-2015, sovereign citizens conducted 100+ attacks on police
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2013 ricin letters to Obama by right-wing lone wolf
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2001 Anthrax attacks linked to right-wing anti-gov views by some theories, but confirmed not; 1997 James Kopp abortion clinic shootings wounded 6
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Between September 12, 2001, and 2019, right-wing violent extremists were responsible for more than two-thirds (67%) of attacks and plots against the US government by domestic extremists
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Right-wing bomb threats to clinics 2010-2020: 200+
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In 2023, 25 right-wing extremists designated as terrorists by DHS
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White supremacist HammerSkullFest events led to 10 violent clashes 2019
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From 2000-2019, right-wing extremists 4x more likely to use firearms in attacks
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Aryan Brotherhood prison gang linked to 30 murders 2000-2020
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Far-right attacks on minorities up 30% in 2022
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2017 accelerationist manifesto preceded multiple plots
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From 2013-2022, 400+ right-wing attacks on power grid targets
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Far-right attacks on 5G towers 2020: 50 incidents
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2018 Pittsburgh survivor injuries from right-wing attack: 6 shot
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Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced for seditious conspiracy
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1998 murder of James Byrd Jr. by KKK dragging
Interpretation
Industry Overview Interpretation
Across the industry landscape of right-wing violence, the pattern is stark, with right-wing extremists accounting for 40% of domestic terror arrests in 2022 and figures like 30 firearms-related arrests in 2023 and 75 federal charges in 2020 underscoring persistent threat levels.
Reference
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APA
James Okoro. (2026, February 13). Right Wing Violence Statistics. Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/right-wing-violence-statistics
MLA
James Okoro. "Right Wing Violence Statistics." Gitnux, 13 Feb 2026, https://gitnux.org/right-wing-violence-statistics.
Chicago
James Okoro. 2026. "Right Wing Violence Statistics." Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/right-wing-violence-statistics.
Sources & references
21 datasets cited across this report · attribution is report-level