Comment Leaders of the House Oversight Committee are demanding that social media companies take “immediate action” to address a flood of violent online threats against law enforcement following the FBI’s investigation into former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate Trump in Florida. Lawmakers sent letters Friday to executives at eight social media companies, including Facebook parent Meta and fringe right-wing platform Gab, asking for details on the number of threats against law enforcement. The letters report an “increase in social media users calling for civil war” and other violence against law enforcement after Trump and some Republican members of Congress attacked the FBI. The letters say those online threats contributed to attacks on law enforcement, citing threats shared on Trump’s social network, Truth Social, by the gunman who tried to break into the FBI office in Cincinnati earlier this month. “We are concerned that reckless statements by the former president and Republican members of Congress have unleashed a flood of violent threats on social media that have already resulted in at least one death and put law enforcement officers across the United States at risk,” he said. . the letters written by House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney (DN.Y.) and House Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman Stephen F. Lynch (D-Mass.); “We urge you to take immediate action to address any threats of violence against law enforcement that appear on your company’s platforms.” The FBI operative was a prolific contributor to Trump’s Truth Social website The letters request information about how the companies respond to threats of violence, including how many threats against law enforcement were taken down and how many were reported to authorities. Lawmakers are also asking for plans to ensure the platforms are not used to incite further violence against law enforcement and documents about any advertising that appeared alongside violent comments. Lawmakers also sent letters to executives from Twitter, TikTok, Truth Social, Rumble, Gettr and Telegram, investigating major social networks as well as alternative social networks favored by Trump supporters. Law enforcement leaders have been sounding the alarm over threats to federal agents for a week as top GOP leaders accused the FBI, without evidence, of conducting a politicized attack on Trump. Politicians have taken advantage of the long-standing hostility between Trump and his supporters toward the guns of the federal government, which some call the “Deep State.” The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security issued a joint bulletin last week warning of “an increase in violent threats posted on social media against federal officials and facilities.” Federal law enforcement leaders warn of danger as GOP attacks FBI The letters sent Friday list specific threats against Truth Social. “The Second Amendment is not about shooting deer! Lock and load!” said a post addressed to the “Feds.” Another said: “Arm yourself! We are about to enter a Civil War!”. The letters also mention the arrest of a Pennsylvania man accused of making threats of violence against FBI personnel. She reportedly posted on Gab: “Every bit of it [expletive] who works for the FBI in any capacity, from the manager to the janitor who cleans them [expletive] the toilets are to die for. You declared war on us and now it’s open season on YOU.” Gab CEO Andrew Torba responded to The Washington Post’s request for comment with links to two blog posts, including one where Gab said it was “reviewing” its response to Congress and that it quickly responded to law enforcement requests about the arrest in Pennsylvania. The other seven companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment. House Democrats are scrutinizing renewed online calls for violence against law enforcement as they grapple with the role social media played in fueling the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, attack on Capitol Hill. The requests to the social networks come after the House committee investigating the January 6 attacks sent out subpoenas to major tech companies after it said they were not cooperating with it. Social media posts and interviews with tech executives have been included in recent committee hearings. In Friday’s letters, the lawmakers also ask the companies whether legislation is needed to “protect law enforcement personnel and increase coordination with federal authorities.”

title: “Lawmakers Are Demanding Data On Online Threats After The Fbi Probe Into Mar A Lago Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-03” author: “Vivian Gibson”

Comment Leaders of the House Oversight Committee are demanding that social media companies take “immediate action” to address a flood of violent online threats against law enforcement following the FBI’s investigation into former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate Trump in Florida. Lawmakers sent letters Friday to executives at eight social media companies, including Facebook parent Meta and fringe right-wing platform Gab, asking for details on the number of threats against law enforcement. The letters report an “increase in social media users calling for civil war” and other violence against law enforcement after Trump and some Republican members of Congress attacked the FBI. The letters say those online threats contributed to attacks on law enforcement, citing threats shared on Trump’s social network, Truth Social, by the gunman who tried to break into the FBI office in Cincinnati earlier this month. “We are concerned that reckless statements by the former president and Republican members of Congress have unleashed a flood of violent threats on social media that have already resulted in at least one death and put law enforcement officers across the United States at risk,” he said. . the letters written by House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney (DN.Y.) and House Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman Stephen F. Lynch (D-Mass.); “We urge you to take immediate action to address any threats of violence against law enforcement that appear on your company’s platforms.” The FBI operative was a prolific contributor to Trump’s Truth Social website The letters request information about how the companies respond to threats of violence, including how many threats against law enforcement were taken down and how many were reported to authorities. Lawmakers are also asking for plans to ensure the platforms are not used to incite further violence against law enforcement and documents about any advertising that appeared alongside violent comments. Lawmakers also sent letters to executives from Twitter, TikTok, Truth Social, Rumble, Gettr and Telegram, investigating major social networks as well as alternative social networks favored by Trump supporters. Law enforcement leaders have been sounding the alarm over threats to federal agents for a week as top GOP leaders accused the FBI, without evidence, of conducting a politicized attack on Trump. Politicians have taken advantage of the long-standing hostility between Trump and his supporters toward the guns of the federal government, which some call the “Deep State.” The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security issued a joint bulletin last week warning of “an increase in violent threats posted on social media against federal officials and facilities.” Federal law enforcement leaders warn of danger as GOP attacks FBI The letters sent Friday list specific threats against Truth Social. “The Second Amendment is not about shooting deer! Lock and load!” said a post addressed to the “Feds.” Another said: “Arm yourself! We are about to enter a Civil War!”. The letters also mention the arrest of a Pennsylvania man accused of making threats of violence against FBI personnel. She reportedly posted on Gab: “Every bit of it [expletive] who works for the FBI in any capacity, from the manager to the janitor who cleans them [expletive] the toilets are to die for. You declared war on us and now it’s open season on YOU.” Gab CEO Andrew Torba responded to The Washington Post’s request for comment with links to two blog posts, including one where Gab said it was “reviewing” its response to Congress and that it quickly responded to law enforcement requests about the arrest in Pennsylvania. The other seven companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment. House Democrats are scrutinizing renewed online calls for violence against law enforcement as they grapple with the role social media played in fueling the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, attack on Capitol Hill. The requests to the social networks come after the House committee investigating the January 6 attacks sent out subpoenas to major tech companies after it said they were not cooperating with it. Social media posts and interviews with tech executives have been included in recent committee hearings. In Friday’s letters, the lawmakers also ask the companies whether legislation is needed to “protect law enforcement personnel and increase coordination with federal authorities.”

title: “Lawmakers Are Demanding Data On Online Threats After The Fbi Probe Into Mar A Lago Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-21” author: “Jonathan Mitcham”

Comment Leaders of the House Oversight Committee are demanding that social media companies take “immediate action” to address a flood of violent online threats against law enforcement following the FBI’s investigation into former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate Trump in Florida. Lawmakers sent letters Friday to executives at eight social media companies, including Facebook parent Meta and fringe right-wing platform Gab, asking for details on the number of threats against law enforcement. The letters report an “increase in social media users calling for civil war” and other violence against law enforcement after Trump and some Republican members of Congress attacked the FBI. The letters say those online threats contributed to attacks on law enforcement, citing threats shared on Trump’s social network, Truth Social, by the gunman who tried to break into the FBI office in Cincinnati earlier this month. “We are concerned that reckless statements by the former president and Republican members of Congress have unleashed a flood of violent threats on social media that have already resulted in at least one death and put law enforcement officers across the United States at risk,” he said. . the letters written by House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney (DN.Y.) and House Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman Stephen F. Lynch (D-Mass.); “We urge you to take immediate action to address any threats of violence against law enforcement that appear on your company’s platforms.” The FBI operative was a prolific contributor to Trump’s Truth Social website The letters request information about how the companies respond to threats of violence, including how many threats against law enforcement were taken down and how many were reported to authorities. Lawmakers are also asking for plans to ensure the platforms are not used to incite further violence against law enforcement and documents about any advertising that appeared alongside violent comments. Lawmakers also sent letters to executives from Twitter, TikTok, Truth Social, Rumble, Gettr and Telegram, investigating major social networks as well as alternative social networks favored by Trump supporters. Law enforcement leaders have been sounding the alarm over threats to federal agents for a week as top GOP leaders accused the FBI, without evidence, of conducting a politicized attack on Trump. Politicians have taken advantage of the long-standing hostility between Trump and his supporters toward the guns of the federal government, which some call the “Deep State.” The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security issued a joint bulletin last week warning of “an increase in violent threats posted on social media against federal officials and facilities.” Federal law enforcement leaders warn of danger as GOP attacks FBI The letters sent Friday list specific threats against Truth Social. “The Second Amendment is not about shooting deer! Lock and load!” said a post addressed to the “Feds.” Another said: “Arm yourself! We are about to enter a Civil War!”. The letters also mention the arrest of a Pennsylvania man accused of making threats of violence against FBI personnel. She reportedly posted on Gab: “Every bit of it [expletive] who works for the FBI in any capacity, from the manager to the janitor who cleans them [expletive] the toilets are to die for. You declared war on us and now it’s open season on YOU.” Gab CEO Andrew Torba responded to The Washington Post’s request for comment with links to two blog posts, including one where Gab said it was “reviewing” its response to Congress and that it quickly responded to law enforcement requests about the arrest in Pennsylvania. The other seven companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment. House Democrats are scrutinizing renewed online calls for violence against law enforcement as they grapple with the role social media played in fueling the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, attack on Capitol Hill. The requests to the social networks come after the House committee investigating the January 6 attacks sent out subpoenas to major tech companies after it said they were not cooperating with it. Social media posts and interviews with tech executives have been included in recent committee hearings. In Friday’s letters, the lawmakers also ask the companies whether legislation is needed to “protect law enforcement personnel and increase coordination with federal authorities.”

title: “Lawmakers Are Demanding Data On Online Threats After The Fbi Probe Into Mar A Lago Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-08” author: “Paul Shorter”

Comment Leaders of the House Oversight Committee are demanding that social media companies take “immediate action” to address a flood of violent online threats against law enforcement following the FBI’s investigation into former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate Trump in Florida. Lawmakers sent letters Friday to executives at eight social media companies, including Facebook parent Meta and fringe right-wing platform Gab, asking for details on the number of threats against law enforcement. The letters report an “increase in social media users calling for civil war” and other violence against law enforcement after Trump and some Republican members of Congress attacked the FBI. The letters say those online threats contributed to attacks on law enforcement, citing threats shared on Trump’s social network, Truth Social, by the gunman who tried to break into the FBI office in Cincinnati earlier this month. “We are concerned that reckless statements by the former president and Republican members of Congress have unleashed a flood of violent threats on social media that have already resulted in at least one death and put law enforcement officers across the United States at risk,” he said. . the letters written by House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney (DN.Y.) and House Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman Stephen F. Lynch (D-Mass.); “We urge you to take immediate action to address any threats of violence against law enforcement that appear on your company’s platforms.” The FBI operative was a prolific contributor to Trump’s Truth Social website The letters request information about how the companies respond to threats of violence, including how many threats against law enforcement were taken down and how many were reported to authorities. Lawmakers are also asking for plans to ensure the platforms are not used to incite further violence against law enforcement and documents about any advertising that appeared alongside violent comments. Lawmakers also sent letters to executives from Twitter, TikTok, Truth Social, Rumble, Gettr and Telegram, investigating major social networks as well as alternative social networks favored by Trump supporters. Law enforcement leaders have been sounding the alarm over threats to federal agents for a week as top GOP leaders accused the FBI, without evidence, of conducting a politicized attack on Trump. Politicians have taken advantage of the long-standing hostility between Trump and his supporters toward the guns of the federal government, which some call the “Deep State.” The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security issued a joint bulletin last week warning of “an increase in violent threats posted on social media against federal officials and facilities.” Federal law enforcement leaders warn of danger as GOP attacks FBI The letters sent Friday list specific threats against Truth Social. “The Second Amendment is not about shooting deer! Lock and load!” said a post addressed to the “Feds.” Another said: “Arm yourself! We are about to enter a Civil War!”. The letters also mention the arrest of a Pennsylvania man accused of making threats of violence against FBI personnel. She reportedly posted on Gab: “Every bit of it [expletive] who works for the FBI in any capacity, from the manager to the janitor who cleans them [expletive] the toilets are to die for. You declared war on us and now it’s open season on YOU.” Gab CEO Andrew Torba responded to The Washington Post’s request for comment with links to two blog posts, including one where Gab said it was “reviewing” its response to Congress and that it quickly responded to law enforcement requests about the arrest in Pennsylvania. The other seven companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment. House Democrats are scrutinizing renewed online calls for violence against law enforcement as they grapple with the role social media played in fueling the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, attack on Capitol Hill. The requests to the social networks come after the House committee investigating the January 6 attacks sent out subpoenas to major tech companies after it said they were not cooperating with it. Social media posts and interviews with tech executives have been included in recent committee hearings. In Friday’s letters, the lawmakers also ask the companies whether legislation is needed to “protect law enforcement personnel and increase coordination with federal authorities.”