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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

“The attack on Mr. Pelosi is deeply disturbing and part of a larger trend,” said Suzanne Almeida, director of state operations for Common Cause. he attack happened as a rise in threats against lawmakers investigated by the U.S. Capitol Police has doubled since the last midterm cycle, according to the Associated Press. The government watchdog group Common Cause says it is more concerned about this and not other election issues like voter intimidation because most states have systems in place to make sure voters can safely vote. “The Election Protection Coalition in most states has a plan to respond, will have volunteers at targeted polling locations, will be watching online for violent rhetoric, dis and misinformation,” Almeida said.

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.

he attack happened as a rise in threats against lawmakers investigated by the U.S. Capitol Police has doubled since the last midterm cycle, according to the Associated Press.

The government watchdog group Common Cause says it is more concerned about this and not other election issues like voter intimidation because most states have systems in place to make sure voters can safely vote.

“The Election Protection Coalition in most states has a plan to respond, will have volunteers at targeted polling locations, will be watching online for violent rhetoric, dis and misinformation,” Almeida said.

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