In a recent address to the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in San Diego, California, FBI Director Christopher Wray issued a stark warning about the escalating threat of violent extremism.
This warning comes amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has already claimed thousands of lives, including 29 Americans.
Wray expressed his deep condolences to the people of Israel and shared his outrage at the brutality and disregard for innocent lives. He condemned the targeting of communities based on their faith as completely unacceptable.
The FBI Director emphasized that history has witnessed antisemitic and other forms of violent extremism for far too long, whether from foreign terrorist organizations or domestic violent extremists motivated by racial animus.
WATCH: FBI Director Wray warns of Hamas-style terror attacks on U.S. soil.
Imagine if the FBI focused on actual extremist threats instead of Latin Mass Catholics & school board parents! pic.twitter.com/jaWG6uvjbw
— Center for Renewing America (@amrenewctr) October 16, 2023
The FBI Director also noted a significant increase in reported threats following the attacks, urging the public to remain vigilant for potential lone actors. He stressed the importance of community vigilance as the first line of defense in protecting our communities.
Wray encouraged the public to continue sharing any intelligence or observations they may have, assuring that the FBI is committed to doing the same to safeguard our communities.
Despite the FBI’s recent communication released on October 9 stating there was no “specific and credible intelligence” suggesting a direct threat to American soil, the agency is closely monitoring unfolding events.
They are prepared to share relevant information with state, local, federal, and international law enforcement, intelligence, and homeland security partners to ensure public safety. The agency also stated it would not hesitate to adjust its security posture to protect the American people.
However, this warning raises questions about the FBI’s recent focus. Many Americans argue that the FBI has been more concerned with tracking down supporters of former President Trump than with confronting actual terror threats.
The Islamist terror network is huge and operating within our borders — from colleges and universities and well beyond. Yet, Biden refuses to secure our border. As I've said for months now, these are grounds to impeach him.https://t.co/AwnAsJdDuK
— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) October 16, 2023
The federal government discreetly established a new classification of extremists that it aims to monitor and counteract: the fervent followers of former President Trump’s Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.
According to confidential data, the overwhelming majority of the FBI’s ongoing “anti-government” investigations involve supporters of Trump.
An anonymous FBI official described the agency’s dilemma, stating while they are committed to preventing any recurrence of January 6, 2021, they must also uphold the constitutional rights of all Americans to engage in political campaigning, free speech, and peaceful protest.
Adding to the complexity of the situation is the ongoing crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border, which has been overrun with military-age males from various parts of the world. This raises concerns about potential security threats and the need for effective border control measures.
As the nation grapples with these multifaceted challenges, it is crucial that our law enforcement agencies maintain a balanced approach to the safety and security of all Americans.
