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OF THE 1000+ CHARGED OVER JAN 6 INSURRECTION, NEARLY 1 IN 5 HAVE MILITARY BACKGROUNDS
Stewart Rhodes, Oath Keepers founder, is a U.S. Army veteran.
The group claims more than 30,000 law enforcement officers & current or former military as members.
3 of the 4 leaders of the Proud Boys convicted have military backgrounds.
"A 2020 survey found that 57 percent of minority troops had personally witnessed racism or white supremacy — up from 42 percent in 2017" --The Intercept
#USPol #Jan6
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