FBI report says some online communities have threatened, encouraged or referenced violent acts in retaliation for Trump assassination
Regeneration, August 8, 2024. A threat assessment made by the FBI is being pointed out on social media and the US Department of Homeland Security at the Democratic convention in Chicago.
And various US security officials are on alert for possible attacks. in retaliation against Democrats following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
FBI Report
“The FBI and DHS remain concerned about the potential for violence of follow-up or retaliation following the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt on Trump.”
This, “particularly given that people in some online communities have threatened, encouraged or made reference to acts of violence in response to the attempted murder.”
Given the context, according to CNN, the FBI is on alert for possible attacks against the Democratic National Convention, which will be held from August 19 to 22 in Chicago.
However, it was clarified that the security forces have not yet identified preparing any specific attack but are on alert.
Division
On the other hand, the FBI document warns that “the political division has caused violence in the past.”
He also says that some radicals “see in the political and social tensions an opportunity to use and promote violence for ideological purposes.”
Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old, fired an assault rifle at an outdoor Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, wounding the former president. in one ear and killing a member of the audience.
However, the investigation has not yet shed light on Crooks’ motivation.who was shot dead instantly by the Secret Service.
And even, on the other hand, conspiracy theories spread by far-right groups On the Internet, there is evidence that it was a plot by the Democrats.
Both Republicans and Democrats condemned the security lapses committed by the Secret Service, forcing the resignation of its director Kimberly Cheatle.
The Democratic Convention will bring together about 50,000 people in downtown Chicagoincluding high-profile politicians and authorities.
This is, like the president, Joe Biden, as well as the vice president and candidate Democrat, Kamala Harris.
FBI Typology
In addition, it is noted that in its intelligence assessment for the Democratic National Convention, the FBI and DHS say the most significant terrorist threat facing the event comes from extremists.
That is, “including lone criminals, who resort to violence to promote a wide range of anti-government beliefs and ideological claims.”
Or, “political, racial, ethnic, religious, social or personal.”
They also point out that groups such as Al Qaeda and ISIS “have encouraged attacks against the West and have taken advantage of social media to amplify their messages and inspire attacks on national territory.”
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