Dr. John Lott from Crime Prevention Research Center says ADL misclassified many political murders as right-wing

DALLAS, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 24: Dallas Police investigate the scene where a shooter opened fire on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, September 24, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. Two detainees were killed, and one was wounded after being shot from a rooftop, before the shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot.

Dallas Police investigate the scene where a shooter opened fire on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, September 24, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. Two detainees were killed, and one was wounded after being shot from a rooftop.

(Photo by Stewart F. House/Getty Images)

Dr. John Lott from the Crime Prevention Research Center discusses the misclassification of many extremist political murders as "Right wing" by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) with John Solomon on this podcast episode, highlighting cases like the Buffalo supermarket shooter, who identified as an eco-fascist. Dr. Lott criticized the ADL's classification of right-wing extremists without considering other factors. He also addressed the political influence on data collection at the FBI and the Department of Justice, noting the need for competition and transparency.