Authorities are on high alert as the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee approaches, with federal agencies and local law enforcement warning of potential threats from violent extremists and disruptive tactics. While there is no specific credible threat, the symbolic nature of the event makes it an attractive target for those seeking to sow chaos.
The FBI, US Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security, and Wisconsin law enforcement officials have collaborated on a threat assessment highlighting concerns about disruptive tactics such as 'swatting' and the possibility of violent conflict at lawful protest events linked to the convention.
