Threats to Capital during State of The Union Message

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Far-right extremists are threatening to “blow up” the U.S. Capitol during President Biden’s State of the Union address in hopes of killing dozens of members of Congress, a top security official told lawmakers on Thursday.

Acting Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman made the disturbing revelation in testimony before the House Appropriations Committee while justifying the need for keeping strict security measures in place at the Capitol in the wake of last month’s deadly pro-Trump attack.

“We know members of the militia groups that were present on Jan. 6 have stated their desires that they want to blow up the Capitol and kill as many members as possible with a direct nexus to the State of the Union,” said Pittman, who took over as chief after her predecessor, Steven Sund, resigned in the immediate aftermath of the Capitol assault.

Pittman said intelligence agents, likely from the FBI, have come across the threats of mass violence in chatter on encrypted internet forums, underscoring that the prospect of more far-right attacks is of key concern to U.S. law enforcement agencies.

I feel like extra security measures should be implemented until at least March 4th (the day when Trump is supposed to be "inaugurated").

Do they ever learn?

When you are a member of a cult the endgame is fulfilling prophecy

Unfortunately, yes. I'm glad the authorities are acting on it instead of just thinking 'oh it's just talk they won't actually come and do anything' like last time. (Yes, the FBI saw the plans and thought it was all talk the first time.)

More right wing extremists that trump supporters and right wing media types claim don't exist.