Brian Jenkins

Jan 2, 2025 | rand.org | Brian Jenkins |Bruce R. Butterworth |Brian Michael

The tragic pickup truck ramming in New Orleans and the subsequent explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck in Las Vegas remind us that terrorist threats remain a deadly reality in the United States. There are no indications yet that the two attacks were coordinated. More likely, they are coincidental, although that will not prevent linking them to advance political agendas or conspiracy theories. The coincidence contributes to greater public apprehension.

Nov 1, 2024 | rand.org | Brian Michael |Brian Jenkins

Topics Availability: Non-RAND Year: 2024 Pages: 11 Document Number: EP-70713 This publication is part of the RAND external publication series. Many RAND studies are published in peer-reviewed scholarly journals, as chapters in commercial books, or as documents published by other organizations. RAND is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. RAND's publications do not necessarily reflect the opinions of its research clients and sponsors.

Oct 31, 2024 | thehill.com | Brian Jenkins

The most dangerous period America faces in terms of election violence is not now through Election Day, but in the 76 days between Election Day on Nov. 5 and Inauguration Day on Jan. 20. According to the logic of some, desperate times justify desperate measures. Many Americans vow they will not accept the results of this election if their candidate loses. A significant number believe violence is warranted to save the country. Threats of violence against public officials at all levels have increased.

Oct 31, 2024 | rand.org | Brian Jenkins |Brian Michael

The most dangerous period America faces in terms of election violence is not now through Election Day, but in the 76 days between Election Day on November 5 and Inauguration Day on January 20. According to the logic of some, desperate times justify desperate measures. Many Americans vow they will not accept the results of this election if their candidate loses (PDF). A significant number believe violence is warranted to save the country.

Aug 21, 2024 | thehill.com | Brian Jenkins

The American electorate goes to the polls to exercise its franchise this fall, as it has more than a hundred times since 1788. But not since 1968 — a tumultuous year marked by assassinations, division and widespread rioting — has the threat of political violence loomed as large as it does today. The attempted assassination of former President Trump is still fresh in America’s collective memory.