'The Federal Government Is Gone': Under Trump, Fighting Extremist Violence Is up to the States

'The federal government is gone': Under Trump, fighting extremist violence is up to the states

Security officials and extremism researchers say federal coordination for preventing terrorism and targeted violence has evaporated.

Cuts to federal domestic terrorism resources could leave states vulnerable to attacks

A database of attempted and successful targeted violence was shut down, among other resources provided to local and state authorities

'Real security threats': Experts alarmed as Trump admin 'dismantles' fight against extremists

Reporting HighlightsVacuum: As President Donald Trump guts the main federal office dedicated to preventing terrorism, states say they’re left to take the lead in spotlighting threats.Gaps: Some state efforts are robust, others are fledgling and yet other states are still formalizing strategies for addressing extremism.Vulnerabilities: With the federal government largely retreating from focusing on extremist dangers, prevention advocates say the …

Under Trump, the fight against extremists is up to the states

State-level officials have been left to fend for themselves in the fight against domestic terrorism

“The Federal Government Is Gone”: Under Trump, the Fight Against Extremist Violence Is Left Up to the States

As the White House redirects counterterrorism personnel and funds toward mass deportations, a state-level scramble is on to preserve efforts once supported by Washington. The result is a patchwork approach that leaves many areas uncovered.

'The Federal Government Is Gone': Under Trump, the Fight against Extremist Violence Is Left Up to the States - Davis Vanguard

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