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U.S. intelligence agencies warn that domestic extremists driven by election fraud conspiracy theories pose a significant threat to the 2024 elections, targeting officials and election processes.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
U.S. intelligence agencies have issued a warning that “domestic extremists” fueled by conspiracy theories about voter fraud and deep-seated animosity toward perceived political enemies represent a significant threat to the security of the upcoming 2024 elections. A Joint Intelligence Bulletin prepared by the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warns that these groups could seek to disrupt voting processes from now through Inauguration Day.
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The report identifies the most likely targets as candidates, elected officials, election workers, and members of the media, as well as judges handling election-related cases. It highlights potential threats of physical attacks at polling places, ballot drop boxes, voter registration sites, rallies, and campaign events. The bulletin, which was reported by NBC News, is part of a broader effort to alert state and local law enforcement agencies to emerging risks.
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“The United States remains in a heightened, dynamic threat environment,” DHS spokesperson Mayra Rodriguez said in a statement. “We continue to share information with our law enforcement partners about the threats posed by domestic violent extremists in the context of the 2024 election. Violence has no place in our politics, and DHS continues to work with our partners to evaluate and mitigate emerging threats that may arise from domestic or foreign actors.”
The intelligence bulletin comes as concerns about election security persist in the wake of the contentious 2020 election. The report emphasizes that extremists who believe in claims of widespread voter fraud are a significant risk. “Perceptions of election fraud are a ‘prominent narrative’ for extremists who have targeted government and election officials, with at least three domestic extremist attacks and two disrupted plots being linked to such false claims since Jan. 6,” the report noted.
The bulletin also highlighted other contentious issues, including immigration, LGBTQ rights, and abortion, as motivators for recent threats. It even referenced the failed assassination attempts against former President Donald Trump as factors that have energized extremist factions.
The warning comes as local officials in key battleground areas implement heightened security measures. For example, Maricopa County, Arizona, a hotspot for election disputes in 2020, has reportedly increased safety protocols for Election Day. This includes measures such as metal detectors, armed guards, drones, and police snipers to secure polling locations.
This shift represents a departure from the caution that agencies like the FBI and DHS exhibited prior to January 6, 2021, when concerns about infringing on free speech rights limited the distribution of similar reports. The increased transparency now aims to ensure that local law enforcement is better equipped to handle potential threats during this critical period.
