White supremacist numbers rise after Obama election

The recession and election of a black president has led to an increased risk from white supremacists, US security chiefs warned.

The recession and election of a black president has led to an increased risk from white supremacists, US security chiefs have warned.

An intelligence report by officials at the Department of Homeland Security was issued last week alerting law enforcement agencies to right-wing extremists using the economic downturn to boost recruitment.