Posted on 11/04/2016 11:09:40 AM PDT by nickcarraway
CBS News has learned about a potential terror threat for the day before the election.
Sources told CBS News senior investigative producer Pat Milton that U.S. intelligence has alerted joint terrorism task forces that al Qaeda could be planning attacks in three states for Monday.
It is believed New York, Texas and Virginia are all possible targets, though no specific locations are mentioned.
Terrorism in the U.S. U.S. authorities are taking the threat seriously, though the sources stress the intelligence is still being assessed and its credibility hasn’t been confirmed. Counterterrorism officials were alerted to the threat out of abundance of caution.
“While we do not comment on intelligence matters, we will say the counterterrorism and homeland security communities remain vigilant and well-postured to defend against attacks here in the United States,” a U.S. intelligence official told CBS News. “The FBI and DHS, working with our federal, state and local counterparts, share and assess intelligence on a daily basis and will continue to work closely with law enforcement and intelligence community partners to identify and disrupt any potential threat to public safety.
“As we have long said, in this environment, homegrown violent extremists could strike with little or no notice. Our concern that violent extremists could be inspired to conduct attacks inside the U.S. have not diminished.
“The public should expect to continue to observe an increased law enforcement and security presence across communities in public places. Our law enforcement community also continues to take action against those who attempt to engage in activities that could put Americans at risk. There are more than 100 Joint Terrorism Task Forces at work across the country in partnership with state and local law enforcement to prevent attacks in the homeland.”
The New York Police Department said it was working with intelligence agencies and the Joint Terrorism Task Force, according to the Reuters news agency.
Intelligence about potential threats always increases during holiday seasons and when big events are approaching.
As Election Day nears, federal law enforcement is planning for several worst-case scenarios.
Earlier this week, an alert warned local police of “polling places” being seen as “attractive targets” for “lone wolf”-type attacks by individuals motivated by violent extremist ideologies, sovereign citizen or other extremist activity.
U. S. intel...
Obama, Hillary, and ten of their closest liars and power hungry.
I don’t believe a word of this.
What day would a terrorist strike? The day before an election or on election day?
You can tell this is a Democrat ploy, because it seeks to make the day before the election, the danger day.
Can’t push down the number of voters after all.
These folks are so transparent.
Either. Go ahead, it will only steel the resolve of Trump supporters and the libs will be scared and stay home. These morons do not understand patriotic Americans AT ALL.
Low turnout helps Hillary. This is just another Dem attempt to manipulate the vote. I believe nothing coming from Obama’s administration whether it be from Clapper and his buds or DHS. They will stoop as low as it takes to manipulate the election.
Maybe they think this will deter Republicans from voting since we’re the only ones who pay attention to terrorism news.
Good point... (it would help Trump).
Terrorists know that fact — and they WILL NOT want to help Trump get elected, so I would think no attack.
Maybe after Trump elected?
Perhaps just the opposite, a presence to limit disruption.
Actually, they for the most part carry out attacks on a give day. Anniversaries of 09/11 are important. Other important days to Islam are. They wouldn’t hit the day before a big day.
I appreciate the response.
I do agree with your comment that they don’t get patriotic Americans at all.
What a co-inky dink!
If this intel was truly reliable, it would not be publicized. Now, what other reason could there be for making such public statements? Hmm ...
Attacks (massive) on Monday morning, election postponed by executive order on Monday evening.
Nothing would surprise me at this point.
If the lefties want violence, they will get violence. They may not like the outcome of such a situation, however.
Warning of a terror attack on a specific DAY?
Does not pass the smell test.
Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!
If I get blown to smithereens in the process of casting
my Trump vote, my life would have been worthwhile.
When Hillary wants ducks on the ground, dagburnit, she gets ducks on the ground!
If its legit, or it’s our own government, I wonder should I get the hell out of Houston.
We need to know if pelosi, teid and the rest have gone underground.
The biggest terrorist threat wears a pants suite and runs an international protection racket.
If something happens I’ll believe our own government did it. It will be time for the lower ranked military to take over.
Purpose,,,?
Perhaps to be alert to
VOTER FRAUD!
Of course there’s a terror threat. A non-citizen using the name “Hussein” is holed up in the White House.
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