Jacob Ware

Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware discuss their book on far-right terrorism, covering topics such as the historical trajectory of extremist violence, the influence of Donald Trump, and the threat of far-right terrorism in the 2024 election. They also explore accelerationism and its role in promoting violent revolution, the use of technology for radicalization and recruitment, the impact of social media on far-right terrorism, and the need for unity and open-mindedness to counter these threats.

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.