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FBI Probes Racist Texts Targeting Minorities After Trump's Win

Nov 16, 2024, 12:24 AM

The FBI is investigating a surge of offensive and racist text messages targeting Black Americans, which have now expanded to include Hispanic, LGBTQIA+, and high school communities following Donald Trump's presidential election win. The messages, described as hateful and distressing, have escalated concerns about their scope and intent. Some recipients have reported being told they were selected for deportation or to report to a re-education camp. The FBI has confirmed that these messages are being sent from anonymous phone numbers and have referenced enslavement, deportation, and other threats. There is also a potential link to Chinese hacking.