Far-right extremist groups have been laying the groundwork for post-election violence in America by exploiting local grievances and sowing division to swell their ranks, experts are warning.
US intelligence agencies have said domestic extremists radicalised by online conspiracy theories pose a significant threat from now until inauguration day. The Global Project Against Hate and Extremism reported increases in election-related violent rhetoric online this week, comparable with the same period in 2020.
This week, ballot boxes were set on fire in Oregon and Washington. While the motive remains unknown, it underscored the potential for political divisions to descend into violence around the election next Tuesday.
The Burning Ballot Boxes had pro-Palestinian messaging. That’s lazy reporting from the Times but they have an anti-Trump stance.
