Leaked DHS Report Warns America’s Biggest Security Threat May Be Domestic Unrest

America faces growing threats from hostile foreign actors like Russia and China, but a leaked U.S. government security assessment suggests the most serious danger may be coming from within the country itself.

According to independent journalist Ken Klippenstein, a leaked draft of the Department of Homeland Security’s 2026 Homeland Threat Assessment places heavy emphasis on domestic threats rather than foreign enemies. The report, which has not yet been officially released, reportedly highlights violence driven by “class-based or economic grievances” as a major concern.

This marks a shift in language from previous assessments. While DHS has long warned about domestic extremism, the new phrasing suggests a broader focus on unrest linked to economic frustration, political polarization, and social tension across the United States. Klippenstein noted that the description could apply to people across the political spectrum, reflecting how widespread these pressures have become.

The leaked report still addresses familiar issues such as illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and organized crime. However, it reportedly identifies domestic violent extremism as the most immediate and persistent threat to homeland security in the coming year.

The leak comes at a tense moment for DHS. Public trust in the agency has been strained following recent incidents involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In one high-profile case, an ICE officer fatally shot a woman during an immigration operation in Minnesota, sparking protests and nationwide criticism.

Despite conflicting eyewitness accounts, DHS leadership defended the officer’s actions, further fueling public anger and deepening divisions between the agency and the communities it serves.

DHS has not confirmed the contents of the leaked assessment, and the final version of the report may still change before it is officially published. Still, the document offers a rare glimpse into how the federal government is reassessing security risks at a time of rising domestic unrest and political instability.