Feds Warn Of Election-Related Violent Extremism

CBS News reports:

Less than two weeks before the 2022 elections, the U.S. government is warning of a “heightened threat” to the midterm contests, fueled by a rise in domestic violent extremism, or DVE, and driven by ideological grievances and access to potential targets, according to a joint intelligence bulletin obtained by CBS News.

“Potential targets of DVE violence include candidates running for public office, elected officials, election workers, political rallies, political party representatives, racial and religious minorities, or perceived ideological opponents,” the bulletin, published Friday, stated.

The intelligence memo went on to warn that grievances about abortion and LGBTQ+ issues “might be exacerbated in response to a greater focus on these topics prior to the election.”

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The U.S. government is warning of a “heightened threat” to the midterm contests, fueled by a rise in domestic violent extremism, or DVE, and driven by ideological grievances and access to potential targets…reports CBS News. https://t.co/I6W47Yufzi

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