Jeh Johnson, who served as DHS secretary under President Barack Obama, warns of a heightened threat from terrorist-inspired attacks in the US, citing the collapse of the Assad regime and upcoming security events.
Jeh Johnson , who served as DHS secretary under President Barack Obama, stated on Friday's episode of Fox & Friends that the United States is currently facing a heightened level of threats from terrorist-inspired attacks. Johnson explained that the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, coupled with recent attacks, likely emboldens ISIS. He also pointed to upcoming security events, such as the inauguration and the Super Bowl, as potential targets.
Johnson emphasized the importance of anticipating future attacks, which may differ significantly from past ones. He noted a shift in the terrorist threat from directed attacks by foreign organizations (like 9/11) to inspired attacks where online terrorist groups radicalize individuals within the US to carry out attacks. Johnson expressed concern that this threat has intensified
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