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DHS Secretary Mayorkas: ‘Domestic Violent Extremism Is the Greatest Terrorist Related Threat We Face’
Breitbart ^ | 8/2/21

Posted on 08/02/2021 11:31:26 AM PDT by Altura Ct.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Monday on MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports” that “domestic violence extremism is the greatest terrorist-related threat we face on the homeland.”

Mitchell asked, “As a result of the January 6 attack, are you doing enough to identify extremists domestically?”

Mayorkas said, “We are very focused on this. This is one of our highest priorities. Domestic violence extremism is the greatest terrorist-related threat we face on the homeland. We have created the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnership in the Department. We have a task force dedicated to this effort. We’ve dedicated more than $77 million in grant funding to state, local, tribal, territorial authorities. We are doing so much to address this really grave threat.”

Mitchell said, “What are you doing to identify terrorists or extremists, extremist groups within the military, within the ranks of DHS as well, other government branches?”

Mayorkas said, “Well, Secretary Austin, the Secretary of the Department of Defense, is conducting an internal review within his department, and we are doing the same within our department. We are very focused on ensuring that our personnel uphold our values and represent the best of our nation. It’s our responsibility.”

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To: Altura Ct.

Yeah, trespassers chock full of CV-19, ms-13ers, human traffickers...... Meh!


21 posted on 08/02/2021 11:42:44 AM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this? 😕)
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To: Altura Ct.

My fam was down in the FL Keys for July from Atlanta. I invited my 80 year old dad (Ft. Lauderdale) down for 5 days last week to fish.

He got on the whole Jan 6 thing. I don’t know where he gets his info, but he told me that Trump tried to overthrow the USA gov’t. He said that Trump supporters stormed the capital with weapons.

So I asked him to take his time on my computer, and find me the name of one person arrested on weapons charges, or on charges of assault with a weapon. Of course none.

But — here is where it got interesting. I tried comparing the Jan 6 stuff with the violence last summer where they surrounded the White House and burned the cathedral.
1) He didn’t believe that happened.
2) He said if it did happen, it was Proud Boys infiltrating the peaceful protests to make them look bad.

Aha! Well Dad, isn’t it possible the Jan 6 riots were infiltrated by Antifa too? Nope.

My son and I were astounded by the selective reasoning. I’ve always known he was a devout socialist/leftist, but the lack of fair thinking was disgusting.


22 posted on 08/02/2021 11:45:23 AM PDT by laxcoach (The secret to happiness is a bait pen full of pinfish.)
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To: Altura Ct.

“Domestic violence extremism” describes the government.
Importing/distributing covid infected illegal aliens...
Threatening the citizenry on various fronts...
Protecting/encouraging violent lefty behavior...
Holding Soviet-style show trials...
Upping the rhetoric to a fever pitch through the media...
the list goes on


23 posted on 08/02/2021 11:46:22 AM PDT by SpaceBar
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To: Altura Ct.

Then this administration should stop using race as a platform. Bunch of hypocrites


24 posted on 08/02/2021 11:47:32 AM PDT by HollyB
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To: Altura Ct.

I guess the Marxist violence we saw all last summer wasn’t regarded as a threat, but as part of a team effort along with the Democrats, FBI, DOJ, and media.


25 posted on 08/02/2021 11:48:35 AM PDT by Steve_Seattle
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To: Altura Ct.

He should look in a mirror.


26 posted on 08/02/2021 11:49:00 AM PDT by alternatives?
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To: Savage Rider

Our greatest threat, terrorisr or otherwise is Congress, and D.C. in general.


27 posted on 08/02/2021 11:49:26 AM PDT by LIConFem (Read up on Russia's Oct, 1917 Revolution... And prepare.)
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To: Altura Ct.

Everyone knows they stole an election.

As proof inevitably arrives, I agree, the shafted conservatives are the most dangerous group around for the thieves in power.


28 posted on 08/02/2021 11:50:05 AM PDT by Uncle Miltie (Critical Race Theory: black behavior is so bad it must be whitey's fault.)
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To: Altura Ct.

She’s right! See atlanta, detroit, nyc, portland and any other lib city!


29 posted on 08/02/2021 11:50:07 AM PDT by Harpotoo (Being a socialist is a lot easier than having to WORK like the rest of US:-))
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To: Altura Ct.

Never thought I would see the day that patriots were considered a threat.


30 posted on 08/02/2021 11:51:36 AM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizens Are Born Here of Citizen Parents)(Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: Responsibility2nd
"Ignoring the real anti-American enemies like Antifa and BLM, they just keep targeting normal white conservatives."

It is clear that DHS, the DOJ, and the FBI do not consider BLM and Antifa as "anti-American" but as Partners in creating the new vision of America they are trying to forge, a Marxist vision. The generals are apparently on board with this as well.
31 posted on 08/02/2021 11:52:14 AM PDT by Steve_Seattle
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To: Steve_Seattle

Most definitely.

As we all know, the FBI used Antifa insurgents as operatives in the 1/6 Capitol “riot”.


32 posted on 08/02/2021 11:56:31 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd (I love my country. It's my government that I hate.)
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To: Altura Ct.
'Americans to DHS Secretary Mayorkas: ‘Fedral DHS Violent Extremism Is the Greatest Totalitarian Governemnt Threat We Face'

I fixed their headline for them.

33 posted on 08/02/2021 11:57:21 AM PDT by wildcard_redneck ( COVID lockdowns are the Establishment's attack on the middle class and our Republic )
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To: Altura Ct.
Domestic violence extremism is the greatest terrorist-related threat we face on the homeland.

Specify the 'we', as to me that 'we' = LEFT!

And, as always, the White House / Administration DOES make a 'bully pulpit' for the 'big lie' repetitions made infamous by Reich Minister of Propaganda, Joseph Goebbels!

34 posted on 08/02/2021 11:59:18 AM PDT by SES1066 (Ask not what the LEFT can do for you, rather ask what the LEFT is doing to YOU!)
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To: Altura Ct.

The collection of sociopaths at the key posts in this admin is nothing short of remarkable. This guy is among the standouts. We’re poking at 3x last years Fentanyl OD deaths, 30-75% crime and murder increases in many cities, and an explosion of CV-19/delta at least partially brought in by illegals and all he can do it to repeat the party line. Pathetic and ruinous.


35 posted on 08/02/2021 11:59:23 AM PDT by Attention Surplus Disorder (Apoplectic is where we want them)
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To: Altura Ct.

Well, he’s not wrong if we call BLM, Antifa, and their backers “Domestic Terrorists.’
But, somehow, I don’t think that is what he means.


36 posted on 08/02/2021 12:07:32 PM PDT by Little Ray (Civilization runs on a narrow margin. What sustains it is not magic, but hard work. )
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To: G Larry

They’ve alrady declared Three Percenters a terrorist “organization”. Didin’t even know they were organized. Anyone now where their headquarters are? In Mayorkas’ sick & twisted mind, I’m guessing.


37 posted on 08/02/2021 12:11:03 PM PDT by LIConFem (Read up on Russia's Oct, 1917 Revolution... And prepare.)
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To: rarestia
-- They know what they're about to implement is not going to go over well. --

There's more than one way to depopulate. Governments do so on pretext, often. It's normal human condition.

Just saying, I don't assume there is any desire on th epart of the government for things to "go over well." If they don't hear chatter, they will invent it.

38 posted on 08/02/2021 12:15:49 PM PDT by Cboldt
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To: Cboldt

Was just looking at what’s happening in Australia, and it occurred to me: they get their way either way. They either pin down resistors, arrest them, “jab” them, and now they lose all their liberties anyway, OR they draw their weapons and open fire because the resistors are armed and aren’t going out that way.

Maybe they’ll think twice about volunteering to be part of the SS. Just following orders, right?


39 posted on 08/02/2021 12:18:44 PM PDT by rarestia (Repeal the 17th Amendment and ratify Article the First to give the power back to the people!)
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To: Altura Ct.

F**k around and find out.


40 posted on 08/02/2021 12:19:39 PM PDT by mrmeyer (You can't conquer a free man; the most you can do is kill him. Robert Heinlein)
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