Experts warn of increased risk of US terror attacks by rightwing ‘lone wolf’ actors

Individuals rather than organized groups more likely to commit extremist crimes as inflammatory Republican rhetoric escalates

The US is at an increased risk of domestic terror attacks by rightwing lone wolf" actors, experts have warned, as inflammatory Republican rhetoric around a variety of issues seems likely to continue ahead of the 2024 election.

The number of attacks by adherents to rightwing ideology has soared since 2016, as Republican lies about election interference, and escalating rhetoric from the right about minority groups, have served to provide mechanisms" for individuals to become radicalized, an analyst said.