Capitol Police warn of increased threats to officials and election sites after 2024 election

Capitol Police have issued a report warning of increased threats to government officials and election sites following the 2024 presidential election. The assessment highlights a potential rise in violence and civil unrest around the 2025 electoral vote certification and inauguration.

While threats to Congress members have decreased in 2024 compared to 2020, the report anticipates a spike in threats similar to the post-election period in 2020. It notes a concerning trend of escalating rhetoric on social media that could lead to politically motivated violence.

The report also mentions planned protests for Inauguration Day and January 6, with some groups intending to demonstrate regardless of the election outcome. Foreign influence efforts, particularly from Russia and Iran, may further heighten political tensions surrounding the election.