- Joint Intelligence Bulletin published Wednesday warned that last week's Capitol riot will lead to more violent attacks
- The bulletin was produced by the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI and the National Counterterrorism Center
- The document says political tension as well as COVID lockdowns may inspire new threats fueled by racial division, QAnon conspiracies and fringe views
- The document stated domestic violent extremists 'very likely pose the greatest domestic terrorism threats in 2021'
- Officials noted that extremists see violence 'as a step toward achieving their initiatives' and they consider death 'as an act of martyrdom'
In the January 6 protest a Trump-inspired mob stormed the Capitol building to stop Congress from certifying the presidential election. They forced their way into the House floor, were seen in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office and overall five people were left dead. The government intelligence document blamed the Capitol siege on 'false narratives' claiming the 2020 presidential election was 'illegitimate'On Wednesday Trump was impeached for the second time during his presidency for 'incitement of insurrection' in the siege.
The Wednesday document says the riot was part of a trend of extremists using demonstrations to carry out ideologically motivated violence.
Authorities warn extremists and QAnon conspiracy theorists could commit small, lone actor attacks.
It states the protest 'likely will inspire others to engage in more sporadic, lone actor or small cell violence' against 'racial, ethnic or religious minorities and institutions, law enforcement, and government officials and buildings.'
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