FBI, Homeland Security chiefs preparing for violence at political conventions

[DonViejo]

Source: Reuters

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and FBI Director James Comey told lawmakers on Thursday that they were preparing their agencies for the possibility of violence, both from unruly demonstrators and terrorists, at the upcoming Republican and Democratic nominating conventions.

Speaking before the House Homeland Security Committee, Johnson said he was concerned that demonstrations at the events could get out of hand.

In an interview with Reuters following his testimony, Johnson said he knew of no specific or credible threat to either convention but that it was important to be prepared. Johnson said the Department of Homeland Security would be sending more than 3,000 personnel to each convention.

Recent clashes between attendees and protesters at rallies for presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump have led to physical assaults and arrests.

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Read more: http://www.rawstory.com/2016/07/fbi-homeland-security-chiefs-preparing-for-violence-at-political-conventions/

[underpants]

1. Someone needs to prepare for all those conventioneers full

of Skyline chili.

[truthisfreedom]

2. Don't you mean the porta-potty people?

[forest444]

3. Well, so are we.

[WHEN CRABS ROAR]

4. Of course they are preparing for violence.

They are our masters.

Is anyone here surprised at this non-news statement?

Oh, don't forget about the terrorists, got to keep up the fear level.

[dem in texas]

5. Open Carry - What could go wrong?

The Oath Keepers, Bikers for Trump, New Black Panthers are all planning on being there and carrying their weapons. Throw in a few wing nuts and American Nazis for good measure. What could go wrong?