👉 In politics, assassinations refer to political assassinations or assassination attempts. They are typically carried out by individuals or groups with a specific agenda, often in order to disrupt, intimidate, or overthrow government officials. Assassinations can take place through various methods, including assassination plots, ambushes, and targeted killings. In the United States, assassinations have been a significant part of the political landscape for decades. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald