Shifting Allegiances: Domestic Extremists Embrace Foreign Terrorist Ideologies




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Summary: Some domestic extremists are likely willing to shift to foreign terrorist ideologies as a way to justify violence due to their susceptibility to radicalization, existing violent tendencies, and willingness to support extremist groups. An NJOHSP review found that many domestic extremist and foreign terrorist ideologies share similar viewpoints typically rooted in hatred and intolerance. Tune in to today’s episode as our analysts review these recent cases and explore possible causes for their ideological shifts.