Posted on 07/01/2019 11:28:19 AM PDT by ransomnote
Federal authorities are warning that white supremacists and other political radicals could look to attack Independence Day revelers on July 4, noting in a bulletin to law enforcement around the country that domestic terrorists “have attacked perceived oppressors, opponents, or enemies engaged in outdoor First Amendment-protected rallies or protests during past summers.”
The warning came in a joint intelligence bulletin issued by the FBI, Department of Homeland Security and National Counterterrorism Center, urging law enforcement personnel to remain vigilant for suspicious activity.
Such bulletins are routinely distributed in the days before a major national holiday, but previous bulletins have often focused on “homegrown” terrorists inspired by overseas groups like ISIS or al-Qaeda rather than “domestic” terrorists radicalized by domestic issues such as abortion or white supremacy.
The bulletin, which was issued Wednesday, makes prominent mention of both threats inside the U.S. homeland.
“The FBI, DHS, and NCTC remain concerned that [they] could target upcoming Independence Day celebrations, gatherings, or parades, though we are unaware of any current plots specifically targeting such events,” stated the bulletin, obtained by ABC News. “We note that attacks can occur with little to no warning because of the frequently lower levels of security around civilian targets, challenges in securing large crowds, and calls for attacks against soft targets.”
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very true but I will keep fighting and hoping this mess get corrected.
sorry for the double post....
Has the FBI even heard of a city called Portland ?
Obviously the FBI informants will be at work this holiday. Thanks for at least letting us know.
Exactly right.
I’ve only seen commies attacking people lately not white supremacists.
I thought Trump had DOJ under control
Like a bunch of white guys would terrorize middle America on the 4th. Absurd.
Coincidence?
Just how many of these “Antifa” people really celebrate Independence Day and what the day means to the United States???
How many of these “Antifa” types are patriots???
Among others. Or what they want it to be. Or, coming from the FBI, it could be pure bullshit.
My read of this is that the “report” is saying that “white supremacists” may be planning to defend themselves against ANTIFA.
“I kinda hope the Antifa a-holes show up. I have a feeling they will get some justice delivered to them.”
They won’t show up July 4th.
Sooooooooo sick of it.
“White supremacists” LMAO! I will be in DC. I hope to see Freepers there also.
I’m pretty sure that “white supremacists” aren’t the ones we have to worry about.
If Islamic terrorists were to strike our 4th celebrations
in Washington, the democrats would say it was Trumps fault
for putting it on...
We just finished an entire month of nationwide “pride” activities and - to my knowledge - there were zero disruptions or attacks from “right-wing” groups.
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