Terrorism in the United States: key facts, patterns and trends
December 5, 2019
Terrorist attacks in the United States have not been confined to one part of the country or motivated by just one ideology.
Beyond the casualties, terrorist attacks also yield room for misinformation, confusion and polarized political rhetoric. Under what circumstances are violent attacks classified as "domestic terrorism"? And are more terrorist attacks happening now than ever? Here are some key questions and answers related to national security and terrorism in the United States.