Extremism Concerns Rise After New Year Attacks
Extremism Concerns Rise After New Year Attacks

Extremism Concerns Rise After New Year Attacks

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The recent New Year's Day attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas have heightened concerns about extremism within the U.S. military, as both suspects, Shamsud-Din Jabbar and Matthew Livelsberger, had military backgrounds. These incidents underscore the challenges faced by law enforcement in tracking diverse and complex extremist threats, exacerbated by online radicalization and political polarization in the U.S. While the majority of military personnel serve honorably, the involvement of veterans in such incidents highlights the need for the Pentagon to effectively address extremist ideologies within its ranks. The attacks have sparked political debates, with some right-wing figures erroneously linking the events to immigration policies, despite Jabbar being a U.S. native. Experts emphasize the importance of preventing individuals with potential extremist tendencies from gaining military training, which can make them more lethal.

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