NBC News justice and intelligence correspondent Ken Dilanian spoke Wednesday on “NBC Nightly News” while discussing the terrorist attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street that killed 15 people and injured at least 30, while discussing the influence on ISIS. Officials said they were concerned about extremism and far-right extremism. New Year's Day.
Presenter Lester Holt said: “I think a lot of people did a double take when they saw the flag on the trailer hitch of that vehicle. It appears to be an ISIS flag and has been confirmed as such. What does this tell us about the state of ISIS heading into 2025?”
“FBI Directors have been saying for some time that the threat of an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack is greater than ever, especially after October 7, given the war in Gaza and the controversy over people,” Dilanian said. “I have said that there is,” he said. The entire Middle East was outraged by this incident. There is also a growing risk of political violence in the United States, where more and more people are turning to extremist ideologies, whether it's ISIS, medical executives, or people who don't like far-right extremism. be. So there's a cluster of risk factors here that counterterrorism officials say are very concerning. ”
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