FBI official warns 9/11 is still inspiring terrorists inside America 25 years later
Summary
An FBI official said that 25 years after the 9/11 attacks, terrorism inspired by groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS continues inside the United States. Terrorists now use social media to radicalize people who act alone, making it harder for authorities to detect threats.Key Facts
- The 9/11 terrorist attack killed nearly 3,000 people inside the U.S. in 2001.
- FBI's co-deputy director Chris Raia said foreign terrorist groups remain a threat and are flexible in their tactics.
- Terrorists now recruit and radicalize individuals at home through social media and the internet.
- The FBI is better equipped today to prevent large terrorist plots than in 2001, due to improved laws and intelligence efforts.
- In the past 18 months, the FBI arrested 16 people inside the U.S. for planning or supporting terrorist acts for al-Qaeda or ISIS.
- ISIS has about 18,000 members worldwide, and al-Qaeda has about 28,000 members.
- The 9/11 attack is often referenced by terrorist groups as a major symbol or motivation.
- Recently, Jessica Bowie from New York was arrested for allegedly plotting a bombing and praising 9/11 on social media.
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