The arrogance of white people never ceases to amaze me.
You’d think I’d be over it by now, after seeing people who are charged with violently attacking the U.S. government in the name of Trump and white supremacy get permission to vacation in Mexico and the privilege of being served organic food in jail on the basis of their appropriation of indigenous religious practices.
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But I confess to still being taken aback by CNBC’s report that one of the suspected Capitol insurrectionists, 32-year-old Isaac Sturgeon, flew all the way to Kenya after allegedly participating in the Jan. 6 white supremacist mob attack right here in the USA.
PITTSFIELD A fixture at local pro-Donald Trump rallies was arrested Tuesday on six federal charges for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 siege on the U.S. Capitol, including
The charges against Minuta have not yet been made public, according to ABC News.
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Speaking to the outlet, Minuta s wife confirmed that he was at the Capitol on the day of the riot but claimed that he never went inside, saying he was another patriot outside the Capitol Building . standing up for freedom.
ABC News noted that at least five people associated with the Oath Keepers have been arrested, with three charged with conspiracy.
In court filings, the FBI said the militia group took steps to plan an operation to stop, delay, and hinder Congress certification of the Electoral College vote.
A person associated with the Trump White House communicated with a member of the Proud Boys in the days before the Jan. 6 insurrection, The New York Times reports.
The nearly 2,000-page report documents posts on social media platforms right before the Nov. 3 election and after the Jan. 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill.
The report underscores the lack of trust between Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill as critics say comments questioning the credibility of the November election helped fuel the deadly riot in January.
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Federal investigators are also reportedly investigating communications between lawmakers and the rioters before the insurrection.
Lofgren, the chair of the House Administration Committee, said in a forward to the report that she released it as part of a fact-finding mission and hinted that punishments may result from some of the Republicans claims and statements.