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THC 41: Trevor Aaronson | Terror Factory: Inside The FBI’s Manufactured War on Terrorism
FBI Sting Operations, Lone Wolf Targets and Informant Tactics
The FBI targets economically desperate or mentally ill individuals on the fringes of society to create "lone wolf" terrorism cases. Agents use informants to provide logistical support, weapons, and the initial ideas for plots to people who lack the capacity to carry out attacks independently. These operations are designed to transition sympathizers into operators, allowing the Department of Justice to present these individuals as dangerous threats in press conferences.