U.S. internal political extremism?Hundreds of U.S. officials, police and soldiers participating

A research report shows that hundreds of U.S. officials, police and soldiers participated in the "Guardian of Oath", which caused the outside world to worry about the spread of American political extremism.

Researchers have found that 370 law enforcement officials, more than 100 active soldiers, and more than 1,000 former officials are related to the organization. "Oath Guardian" was charged with a key role in the 2021 U.S. Congress Mountain riots.

↑ The "Oath Guardian" member distributed map produced by the American Anti -Plumb Famous Alliance (ADL) Extremely Doctrine Research Center, the deeper the color, the more people, the more people

The US Anti -Plumb Famous Alliance (ADL) Extremely Doctrine Research Center analyzed the leaky list of "oath guardians" and announced a report on September 7, local time. On this list of nearly 40,000 people, they identified government officials, police, soldiers, firefighters, first aid staff, religious leaders, teachers, etc. Some people can access high confidential information, some can enter including nuclear facilities, including nuclear facilities Key infrastructure.

The ADL report shows that the most members of the "oath guardian" include Texas, California, Florida and New York State. From the perspective of occupational distribution, New York State has the most law enforcement personnel, Illinois has the most emergency members, and Virginia has the most soldiers. "Oath Guardian" Grand Camp has the most members and 3,301 members, while Northern Dakota has the least members and only 81.

Researchers said that although there is no evidence that the organization seeks "penetration" related agencies, they have recruited a large number of members and supporters in the above -mentioned occupation categories. ","

"Oath Guardian" is a large -scale right -wing armed organization established in 2009, spreading conspiracy theories and claiming to guard American citizens' rights from government. ADL pointed out that the difference between this organization and other extremist organizations is that it focuses on recruiting active and veterans, law enforcement officers and first -aiders.

↑ The founder of "Oath Guardian" Stewart Rods (middle) spoke at a rally in 2017

More than 26 members, including the founder of the "Oath Guardian", were accused of participating in the 2021 U.S. Congress Mountain riots, and half of them were prosecuted in the crime of rebellion. Among the riots, thousands of Trump supporters broke into the U.S. Congress to try to prevent Congress's certification results and rights.

Earlier, members of the "Oath Guardian" were also arrested for a series of criminal acts, including violating gun regulations, planning to obstruct federal government officials, holding explosives, and threats to public officials.

The extreme speech of the special identity "Oath Guardian" disturbed researchers. A soldier said, "I can take out weapons and shoot targets. If the federal government tries to implement martial law, I can provide help." And a doctor wrote, "Many of my patients are police officers, armored soldiers, agents and officers. There is a way to recommend this organization to the patient. This week I showed the website link to the two armored soldiers. "

↑ In January 2021, Trump supporters gathered in front of Congress Building

Some experts pointed out that the consequences of the 2021 U.S. Congress riot and the founder Stuart Rodes were arrested, weakened the organization's attractiveness. Some members on the list tried to clarify the relationship with the organization in an interview with the media.

Southern Dakoto MP Phil Janessen responded that he only paid the "vow guardian" in 2014, but did not receive any information, attended the meeting, and no renewal members.

"I don't know what they posted. I didn't get any updated information ... I didn't pay for membership fees or anything else."

ADL researchers said that although some people claimed that in 2014, the "oath guardian" became more aggressive, but what needs to be paid attention to is to support extremism at the beginning of the organization. join in.

Red Star reporter Wang Di

Responsible editor Deng Yiguang Editor Guo Yu

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