"The threat posed by domestic violent extremists is persistent, evolving, and deadly. The FBI's goal is to detect and stop terrorist attacks, and our focus is on potential criminal violations, violence and threats of violence." - The Federal Bureau of Investigation
Oct. 13 Issue

Diane Harris
Deputy Editor
The government believes the threat of violence and major civil disturbances around the 2024 presidential election is so great that it has quietly created a new category of extremists: MAGA. But, as this week's cover story details, pursuing and preventing domestic terrorism without appearing to target a particular political party presents law enforcement with unique challenges. Says one official: "The FBI is in an almost impossible position."



