Homeland Security warns terrorists may exploit COVID-19 pandemic

abcnews.go.com ^ | 3/24/2020 | alexander millen

[bitt]

The bulletin notes there is "no information" yet on specific plots.

A Department of Homeland Security memo sent to law enforcement officials around the country warns that violent extremists could seek to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic by carrying out attacks against the U.S.

"Violent extremists probably are seeking to exploit public fears associated with the spread of COVID-19 to incite violence, intimidate targets and promote their ideologies, and we assess these efforts will intensify in the coming months," according to the intelligence bulletin, compiled by the agency's Counterterrorism Mission Center and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office.

At this time, DHS said it has "no information indicating any active plotting is underway," but that it has observed certain extremist groups, both foreign and domestic, looking to spread misinformation about the coronavirus.

The memo, which was circulated on Monday, comes after assurances from FBI Director Chris Wray in a video message that agents would be even more vigilant in monitoring threats to the U.S. as the virus spreads.

"With all the worry and uncertainty out there, we want the public to know that there are still things they can count on: We're here, and we're going to stay here, to protect them, no matter what," Wray said. "Because our criminal and national security adversaries sure aren't going to take a day off -- whether that's for the coronavirus or, for that matter, anything else."

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[Paladin2]

Pelosi is the larger risk.

By Far.

[riri]

Yeah and they aren’t who you think

[House Atreides]

Well, DemocRAT terrorist politicians already are.

[Texas Eagle]

"Violent extremists probably are seeking to exploit public fears associated with the spread of COVID-19 to incite violence, intimidate targets and promote their ideologies,

He just described the demonicRAT Party.

[Texas Eagle]

In related news, Nanzi Pelosi’s daughter, Wormwood, just had a tweet celebrating violence against Rand Paul deleted.

[cba123]

Wormwood?

You’re kidding, right?

[Texas Eagle]

Yes. Are you familiar with a book called The Screwtape Letters?

[calenel]

Naw, they’d never do that!

[Paladin2]

"Wormwood?"

I, for one, appreciate much of the humor around here....

[GnuThere]

Yeah, other than Nazi Pelosi?

[Texas Eagle]

"Because our criminal and national security adversaries sure aren't going to take a day off -- whether that's for the coronavirus or, for that matter, anything else."

Well, criminals sure aren't. Especially when demonicRAT Governors are releasing them from jail and telling them they won't be arrested for committing crimes.

[rockinqsranch]

I think the most dangerous of all the terrorist organizations around the entire World is the Democrat party. Especially with the leadership of Schumer, and Pelosi, BUT they are the enemy we know.

[cba123]

Oh. Just checking.

Not real big on books, though my sister is, big time.

[Texas Eagle]

Thank you. I have a weird sense of humor. So if something makes only me laugh, I’m okay with it. I’m my best audience.

[ConservativeMind]

They will invade Free Republic and constantly post about how COVID is the “end of days” and no one should be allowed out of their homes—especially for vacations or anything the FReeper capriciously believes others should not do without their permission.

In fact, these “FReepers” will say a police state is exactly what we need because no one knows how to do anything with the government in charge.

You see, we have FReepers who believe their fragile state of health demands everyone else lose their liberties, for the good of the vulnerable and because it’s not fair 85% of COVID infections are “asymptomatic,” while they might make the FReeper need to visit the hospital.

[Texas Eagle]

Quick synopsis. It’s a book written by a Christian named C.S. Lewis. It’s a series of letters from a demonic entity named Screwtape to his nephew, Wormwood, advising him on how to go about screwing up people’s lives. Particularly Christians.

[Paladin2]

#MeToo

[UCANSEE2]

"Homeland Security warns terrorists may exploit COVID-19 pandemic"

Democrats already beat them to it.