The Oversight Committee just voted to hold AG William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in contempt of Congress
https://www.vox.com/2019/6/12/18663121/oversight-committee-barr-wilbur-ross-contempt-of-congress-census
House Votes To Let Its Leaders Pursue Contempt Lawsuits In Trump Inquiries
https://www.vox.com/2019/6/12/18663121/oversight-committee-barr-wilbur-ross-contempt-of-congress-census
This administrations systematic refusal to provide Congress with answers and cooperate with congressional subpoenas is the biggest cover-up in American history, and Congress has a responsibility to provide oversight on behalf of the American people, Representative Steny H. Hoyer of Maryland, the No. 2 House Democrat, said as he announced the contempt votes.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/03/us/politics/mueller-hearing.html
So perhaps your concern is a bit premature:
I am truly concerned that it may become violent and I really, really don't want to go there. But what makes us immune to that? After all, we have been here before. As Franklin said when questioned about what kind of government had been founded: "A republic, if you can keep it."
Perhaps getting information from sources other than "The Intercept" and "In These Times" will give you a more accurate reporting of what "true patriots" are doing, and less unwarranted concern.