National: ‘Better be scared’: threats of political violence foretell tense election year | Rachel Leingang/The Guardian
A recent surge in threats against election officials and judges in the United States is creating a tense atmosphere ahead of the 2024 presidential election. The threats include incidents such as a judge overseeing an election interference case against Donald Trump having her home visited by police following a fake emergency call, attempts to do the same to a prosecutor, and bomb threats to state capitols believed to be hoaxes. The threats, often targeting women and people of color, disrupt and intimidate those involved, causing chaos and making it challenging for election officials to perform their duties. Experts warn that the wave of threats, coupled with increasing support for political violence, could lead to a volatile environment as the future of U.S. democracy is perceived to be at stake in the upcoming election. Read Article