What factor led to the death of Malcolm X in 1965?

Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965 after a bitter split with the Nation of Islam, the organization he had once led. His public criticism of the group and its leader created growing tensions, making “There were growing tensions between Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam” the best answer. His change in religious views was part of the break, but the key factor was the conflict that followed.

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