Rep. Mark Green calls for increased FBI presence to combat domestic radicalization, emphasizing the need for ground-level intelligence to prevent terror attacks.
At a Glance
- House Homeland Security Committee Chair Rep. Mark Green emphasizes need for more FBI agents in radicalization-prone areas
- Green highlights importance of human intelligence in preventing domestic terrorism
- FBI’s top priority is preventing terrorist attacks from both foreign and domestic actors
- Domestic terrorism incidents have risen sharply, particularly at demonstrations
- Social media plays a significant role in radicalization and extremist content spread
Urgent Call for Enhanced FBI Presence
House Homeland Security Committee Chair, Rep. Mark Green, has issued a pressing call to bolster the FBI’s presence across the nation to address the growing threat of domestic radicalization. Green’s appeal comes amid rising concerns over the increase in domestic terrorism incidents and the evolving nature of these threats.
Green emphasized the critical need for “boots on the ground” in areas where radicalization is likely to occur. He pointed out that while the FBI had a strong presence following the September 11 attacks, efforts have since diminished, leaving gaps in the nation’s counter-terrorism strategy.
He’s going to make sure far-left terrorism gets taken seriously from now on.
The FBI has identified domestic terrorism as a top priority, defining it as acts dangerous to human life that violate U.S. laws and are intended to intimidate civilians or influence government policy. The landscape of domestic terrorism has evolved significantly in recent years, with a sharp increase in incidents, particularly at demonstrations.
A report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) revealed a significant rise in domestic terrorist attacks and plots at U.S. demonstrations, with over half occurring in metropolitan areas in 2021. The report also noted that violent far-right incidents were more likely to be lethal compared to far-left incidents.
Rep. Green’s call for enhanced FBI presence aligns with broader efforts to strengthen the nation’s counter-terrorism capabilities. The FBI emphasizes information sharing with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international partners to combat terrorism threats effectively.
However, challenges remain in tracking and reporting domestic terrorism incidents. A report released by U.S. Senator Gary Peters highlighted inadequacies in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and FBI’s approaches to addressing the domestic terrorism threat.
If the FBI starts to take this seriously, it’s over for the radical left.
