Fact Check: Professor Robert Pape’s Warning on U.S. Political Violence

TL;DR: Professor Robert Pape’s warning about rising political violence in the United States is supported by his verified position as a University of Chicago political science professor and his recent public remarks on the topic, while the claim that he authored an upcoming book titled “Our Own Worst Enemies: America in the Age of Violent Populism” lacks verifiable evidence.

Claim: Professor Robert Pape warns of rising political violence in the United States.

Evidence: Multiple authoritative sources list Robert Pape as a professor of political science at the University of Chicago, confirming his academic affiliation. Background notes show he appeared on the program UpFront, where he discussed the increase in political violence in the U.S. No contradictory information about his professorship was found.

Verdict: The warning claim is true. The book authorship claim is unverifiable.

Analysis: Pape’s verified professorship gives him credibility to speak on political violence, and his televised remarks directly address the alleged rise. The book title does not appear in his department profile, Wikipedia, or other reliable sources checked; absence of mention does not prove falsehood but means the claim cannot be confirmed at present. Readers should treat the book attribution as pending further evidence.

Watch for an official publisher announcement or release date for the book, and for any new data or statements from Pape on trends in political violence.