Key part there is the NCTC doesn’t have “broad authority and responsibility” when it comes to “purely domestic terrorism and domestic terrorist organizations”. That falls strictly under the purview of the FBI (who gets assistance from DHS and other agencies). However, once there is a foreign or international aspect, the NCTC pulls rank and takes the lead.
This was my first thought. Here's a snippet:
Key part there is the NCTC doesn’t have “broad authority and responsibility” when it comes to “purely domestic terrorism and domestic terrorist organizations”. That falls strictly under the purview of the FBI (who gets assistance from DHS and other agencies). However, once there is a foreign or international aspect, the NCTC pulls rank and takes the lead.
https://patelpatriot.substack.com/p/devolution-part-6
No sweat! I was pulling it up when I saw your comment.
Patel's Devolution series is aging well.