US Army investigating psyops officer who led group to Trump rally
Captain Emily Rainey is assigned to a Psychological Operations group that uses information and misinformation to shape the emotions, decision-making and actions of US adversaries.
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Captain Emily Rainey is assigned to a Psychological Operations group that uses information and misinformation to shape the emotions, decision-making and actions of US adversaries.
Copy to Clipboard U.S. Capitol on the day it was stormed by supporters of Donald Trump. Army officials confirmed on Monday that Emily Rainey who is a psychological warfare officer is currently being investigated for taking part in the Trump rally that turned into deadly riots at the Capitol, and in addition to this, also helping many people arrive at the venue by arranging for buses. 30-year-old Captain Emily Rainey also confirmed to Associated Press that she had arranged transport for more than 100 people to arrive at Washington DC as a part of a protest. Rainey, who is reportedly also an...
The agency said in an internal bulletin that nationwide protests could begin this week, US media reported.
Commanders at Fort Bragg are reviewing Captain Emily Rainey's involvement in last week's events a the deadly riot in the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
Officer resigns as Army investigates her involvement in Washington rally that led to U.S. Capitol riot CBS News reports Emily Rainey had already resigned from her position before the Washington rally. Rainey said she acted within military regulations. Author: CBS News Updated: 12:13 PM EST January 11, 2021 FORT BRAGG, N.C. — A psychological operations officer who the Army is investigating for leading a group of people from North Carolina to the rally in Washington that led up to the deadly riot in the U.S. Capitol had already resigned her commission, CBS New...