The political climate was heated during the Bammy administration and he took this country back decades as far as race relations are concerned.
The left went haywire after Hillary lost; the left reacts now by protests, violence, and threats. They are used to pushing and pushing until they get their way. If you are a leftists mental midget you are safe for the most part, but I think we all realize that if you are a conservative, Republican or constitutionalist (especially white) you have a target on your back.
Rand was attacked, Cruz was heckled out of a restaurant and Scalise was shot at.
The left has been allowed to get away with their acts of violence, threats, insults and overreach of power.
Finally, of all people, Graham finally openly took a stand and called out the left for the despicable a**holes that they are.