Perceived Threat As the Core Driver of Hate: Insights from the 2024 U.S. Election

A sample of 499 participants (301 pre-election, 198 post-election) revealed that hate was more strongly correlated with perceived threat than with prejudice or dehumanization. Comparing Democrats and Republicans, the findings underscore the central role of perceived threat in driving political hostility during the 2024 U.S. election.