Hidden Forces The U.S. Assassination and Terror Threat | Jacob Ware
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Sep 23, 2024 Jacob Ware, a research fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, dives into the alarming rise in assassination threats and domestic terrorism as the 2024 elections approach. He discusses recent attempts on former President Trump’s life and highlights security failures surrounding them. The conversation explores the dual-use of technology in terror and the unsettling potential for civil conflict in the U.S. They also unpack the complexities of leftist versus right-wing extremism, providing a deep insight into the evolving landscape of political violence.
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Oslo Attack Inspiration
- Jacob Ware's interest in counterterrorism stems from the 2011 Oslo attack, where a white supremacist killed 77 people, mostly children.
- Being a similar age and from a neighboring country, this event deeply impacted him and shaped his career focus.
Great Replacement Theory
- The Great Replacement theory fuels far-right extremism, claiming white people are being intentionally replaced.
- This theory motivates violence against diverse groups, as seen in attacks from Charleston to Christchurch.
Immigration and Terrorism
- Contrary to some claims, there's little link between terrorism and southern border immigration.
- Increased immigration correlates with increased far-right terrorism, fueled by anxieties about demographic change.