US security officials are currently on high alert for potential retaliatory attacks against Democrats in the aftermath of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. A recent intelligence report, obtained from sources, reveals that the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and other agencies, including local police in Illinois, have collaborated to assess various security concerns surrounding the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
The threat assessment highlights the ongoing worries about the possibility of follow-up or retaliatory violence following the assassination attempt on Trump on July 13, 2024. The report mentions that certain individuals in online communities have made threats or references to acts of violence in response to the incident, although no specific and credible threats have been identified.
Despite circulating conspiracy theories online that point fingers at Democrats for the attack, there is no concrete evidence linking the shooter's actions to political motivations. Public records indicate that the gunman may have held diverse political beliefs, as he was registered as a Republican voter and had made a donation to a Democratic-leaning organization.
While investigators are still trying to determine the motive behind the assassination attempt on Trump, the intelligence bulletin warns that historically, politically and socially divisive issues have incited violence. It also cautions that certain extremist groups may exploit political and social tensions to further their ideological agendas through acts of violence.
