ISIS operative in U.S. plotted to assassinate George W. Bush, FBI alleges
NBCAPR 2022
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While concerning, Bush was never in any real danger. The fact that the plot was foiled simply highlights the FBI's vigilance in continuing to monitor ISIS threats, despite the group having been severely weakened by American operations in recent years. It also shows that even criminals "going dark" through encrypted data are not out of the reach of the Bureau.