FBI and DHS Warn of Potential Election Violence by Domestic Extremists

Intelligence bulletin highlights threats from extremists with election grievances targeting political figures and venues.

The joint bulletin from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security warns that domestic extremists with election-related grievances could resort to violence leading up to and following the November election.
Potential targets include political candidates, elected officials, election workers, and media personnel, with threats extending to public venues like voting locations and campaign events.
The bulletin references past assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump as examples of extremist willingness to target both public and private events.
Incidents such as hoax bomb threats and suspicious packages sent to election offices have already been reported during the 2024 election cycle, raising concerns about disruptions to election operations.
The bulletin also underscores the ongoing threat of foreign election interference from countries like Russia, China, and Iran, using sophisticated technologies to influence outcomes.