CIA on Taylor Swift concert

The CIA confirmed that a foiled terrorist plot targeting Taylor Swift's concert in Vienna aimed to kill 'tens of thousands' of attendees, including many Americans. CIA Deputy Director David S. Cohen stated that intelligence from the agency was crucial for Austrian authorities to arrest four suspects connected to ISIS, who were found with explosives and bomb-making materials. The plot led to the cancellation of Swift's three scheduled concerts at the Ernst Happel Stadium, with concert promoter Barracuda Music citing safety concerns. The main suspect, a 19-year-old Austrian, reportedly confessed intentions to carry out an attack using explosives and knives during the concert. Security experts noted that high-profile events like Swift's are often viewed as prime targets for terrorist attacks due to their large gatherings. Swift expressed her gratitude for the authorities' intervention, stating that while the cancellations were devastating, they ultimately saved lives.