Calls for violence online similar to before January 6 Capitol attack, DHS Intel chief says
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Online extremist rhetoric is strikingly similar to the build-up to the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, with increasing calls for violence linked to conspiracy theories and false narratives, Homeland Security Intelligence chief John Cohen said in an interview with CNN.
There have been online comments such as "the system is broken," "take action into their own hands," and "bring out the gallows," Cohen said, offering as paraphrases of what has been observed. While the conspiracy theories vary, there has been an ongoing narrative focused on the false premise that the presidential election was illegitimate, Cohen said. That narrative is paired with an increase in calls for violence to rectify the situation.More Related News
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