It's possible that Isis have claimed Las Vegas purely to spread anxiety and fire up Trump, knowing that his hate will further their West vs Islam narrative. Remember, their goal is not violence, but discord, which is why they falsely claimed the Manila attack back in June.
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It's important to note that Isis is now primarily a virtual caliphate that delineates its boundaries through deception. Its survival depends on convincing others it is strong, and it will thus seek to project the largest shadow it can, claiming a role in plots it has no part in.
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