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Following the murder of Charlie Kirk, President Trump and other GOP members are calling for investigations into progressive organizations, drawing parallels to McCarthyism. Trump, speaking on Fox News, labeled left-leaning groups as obstacles to national unity. Stephen Miller vowed to utilize government resources to "dismantle" these networks. A House Freedom Caucus letter requested a select committee to probe the "radical left's" influence. Organizations like the Southern Poverty Law Center and Open Society Foundations, previously targeted by right-wing inquiries, deny wrongdoing and express concerns about the chilling effect of these investigations. Critics argue that these actions suppress dissent and recall the tactics of the House Un-American Activities Committee.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.