All articles tagged with #domestic threats
President Donald Trump has signaled his intention to use military and federal resources to combat domestic threats such as violent crime, illegal immigration, and antifa through public statements, orders, and policy directives.
President Trump made controversial comments about deploying military troops in American cities, describing a 'war from within,' which drew criticism from House Minority Leader Jeffries as disturbing, while Speaker Johnson defended Trump's focus on crime and claimed his remarks were taken out of context amid ongoing government shutdown.
Former FBI executive Joshua Skule highlights the "real threat" of domestic violent extremists being inspired by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, urging the American people to be aware of potential attacks. Skule emphasizes the importance of tools like Section 702, which allows targeted surveillance of foreign individuals to acquire foreign intelligence information, in keeping Americans safe. He also acknowledges the enduring threat posed by the U.S. Southern border and the need for close collaboration between agencies to address it. Skule warns that as the conflict persists, incidents of domestic terrorism, hate crimes, and antisemitism may continue to rise.
FBI Director Christopher Wray has acknowledged an increase in domestic threats in the US following the recent Hamas attacks in Israel. While there is no specific and credible intelligence indicating a threat to the United States, Wray called for increased vigilance and intelligence sharing among law enforcement agencies. He condemned antisemitism and other forms of violent extremism, whether from foreign terrorist organizations or domestic extremists motivated by racial animus. The FBI is committed to confronting these threats both domestically and overseas and is closely monitoring the situation while working to locate and identify Americans impacted by the violence in Israel.
FBI Director Christopher Wray has warned of an increase in reported domestic threats in the United States as the conflict in Israel escalates. Wray called for increased vigilance and intelligence sharing among law enforcement agencies, emphasizing the need to confront antisemitic and other forms of violent extremism. While the FBI does not have specific and credible intelligence indicating a threat to the United States stemming from the Hamas attacks in Israel, the agency continues to monitor the situation. Wray expressed condolences to the people of Israel and condemned the brutality and disregard for innocent lives.