New: @FBI issued an internal update Tues expanding on the threats to DC and state capitals in coming days. Doc includes chilling details from enforcement actions taken since the #CapitolSiege. @AaronKatersky
Doc mentions individual from Concord, NC, observed loading ammunition boxes and preparing “gear” to take to DC for an attack on the #Capitol planned for #InaugurationDay. “This individual stormed the #USCapitol last week and posted pictures on social media...
"...This individual, who is part of an identified group, claimed he hurt individuals during the storming of the US Capitol, and he will hurt anyone in his way. This individual possesses semi-automatic rifles, explosives, a gas mask, and bulletproof equipment.” #Ongoingthreats
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Breaking: new bulletin from @FBI, @DHSgov, NCTC paints a horrifying pic of the threat environment. Domestic extremists “citing partisan political grievances will very likely pose the greatest domestic terrorism threats in 2021..." #Capitol#CapitolSiege
The breach of the "Capitol Building very likely will serve as a significant driver of violence...and the death of (#AshliBabbitt) very likely will serve to galvanize...(extremists) who adhere to QAnon conspiracy theories..."
"...Extremists and others may also perceive the event as a step toward achieving their initiatives, and consider the death of a perceived like-minded individual as an act of martyrdom..."