Capitol rioter Garret Miller says he was following Trump’s orders, apologizes to AOC for threat

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Capitol rioter Garret Miller says he was following Trump’s orders, apologizes to AOC for threat

US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks during National Action Network 2019 convention at Sheraton Times Square. – New York, NY – April 5, 2019 (Shutterstock) By Dan Mangan, CNBC A man charged with with invading the Capitol and threatening Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said he was effectively following then-President Donald Trump’s orders. Garret Miller also apologized to […]

Far-right activists on social media telegraphed violence weeks in advance of the attack on the US Capitol

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Far-right activists on social media telegraphed violence weeks in advance of the attack on the US Capitol

Protestors descend upon Capitol Hill to contest the certification of the Presidential Election. – Washington, USA – 06 January 2021 (Shutterstock) By Alex Newhouse, The Conversation The attack on the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6 was shocking, but no one following right-wing activity on social media should have been surprised. The attempt by President […]