Gray TV/KMOV (St. Louis): National security agencies concerned about increased threats and violence ahead of midterms
Gray TV/KMOV (St. Louis): National security agencies concerned about increased threats and violence ahead of midterms
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – Law enforcement around the country is beefing up security days before Election Day in reaction to the increase in threats and violence against lawmakers and election workers.
Federal agencies have sent out a new intelligence bulletin warning of increased domestic terror threats. The memo was released coincidentally on the same day House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, was attacked at the couple’s home in San Francisco last week.
The FBI, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Capitol Police and National Counterterrorism Center warning Americans to be on the lookout for domestic extremists who could endanger candidates, election workers and elected officials. …
“The attack on Mr. Pelosi is deeply disturbing and part of a larger trend,” said Suzanne Almeida, director of state operations for Common Cause.