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US warns of increased threat of domestic terrorism

US warns of increased threat of domestic terrorism

The US Department of Homeland Security warns of an increased threat of domestic terrorism after the presidential election.

Violent extremists in the United States who oppose the government of new president Joe Biden pose a heightened threat, according to Homeland Security.

The Department of Homeland Security has evidence that "ideologically motivated extremists" may be able to commit or incite violence. They would be fueled by "disinformation and conspiracy theories". However, Homeland Security currently has "no information whatsoever that points to a specific, credible conspiracy."

The advice is to avoid crowds and protests. Americans are urged to report suspicious cases, even if they see something on the Internet. The government services are taking precautions.

At the beginning of this month, supporters of the previous president Donald Trump stormed parliament in Washington. There were also fears of riots at the inauguration of Biden two weeks ago, but they did not occur. Draconian security measures had been taken.