Of these groups, 92 were militias, 75 sovereign citizen, three constitutional sheriff, and 52 conspiracy propagandist groups. The movement will also seek to mitigate the damage to their brand in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection. In addition to the mayor's race, voters chose school board members as well. The Capital-Star is trying to sit down with as many candidates as possible to ask them about their campaigns, background, and issues impacting Pennsylvanians. Statewide The Intelligence Project identified 488 extreme antigovernment groups that were active in 2021, down from 566 in 2020. Speakers included Richard Mackand Kevin Jenkins. Washington, including a handful of members of the Iron City Citizen Response Unit, Moreno said. The one notable exception to that sentiment however came from self proclaimed militia members from the Iron City Citizens Response unit. Because of our threats that we were getting, our speakers had asked if we had any security at all. Tech Transparency Project is a research initiative of Campaign for Accountability, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan watchdog organization that uses research, litigation and aggressive communications to expose how decisions made behind the doors of corporate boardrooms and government offices impact Americans lives. Klamath Falls, State of Jefferson Formation Protesters have gathered outside the City-County Buildings along Grant Street in Downtown Pittsburgh. Canadian police recently cleared trucks and protesters from downtown Ottawa after a more than three-week occupation that snarled cross-border trade with the U.S. and prompted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to invoke rarely used emergency powers. The supplies will be disseminated by allied patriot groups while the militia concerns itself C&C, staffing, security, and logistics. Northvale, Sons of Liberty Survival Outfitters Share news In advance of the protests, Pennsylvanias Democratic legislative leaders and a University of Pennsylvania health policy expert hosted reporters on a conference call. In the caption of a Facebook photo of IC CRU members at the Mont, Wakulik wrote that IC CRU has been invited to assist in the protection service of some prominent people in the city of Pittsburgh and then wrote that the Marxist Communist faction in our perimeter is strong and occupies high positions in the within corrupt county and city governments. Parker, National Assembly John Birch Society (JBS) founded, 1958: The organization is dedicated to opposing communism. He said his group was not paid to provide. Rick Saconne and others. Protesters call on Gov. . Jason shared a few photos. Ventura, California State Militia Sparta, American States Assembly, The Ammon Bundys Peoples Rights activists held a variety of small-scale demonstrations for individual grievances and organized a series of stunts disobeying COVID-19 public health measures, one resulting in Bundys arrest, throughout 2021. Chicago, Indiana Citizens Volunteer Militia If you support the cause of freedom here in our country, counties, community and homes, then reach out to a member of the 31st BTN. They believe the federal government is tyrannical and they traffic in conspiracy theories about an illegitimate government of leftist elites seeking a New World Order.In the past this movement was referred to as the Patriot movement by adherents and critics. In a statement to City paper, Moreno has said he denounces any form of white supremacy. Similarly, the in the last 2000s and 2010s the antigovernment was animated by the Tea Party movement, with both national and local groups mobilizing resentment around the economic challenges of the great recession and in opposition to the presidency of Barack Obama. But a new convoy plan quickly emerged, with the goal of bringing truckers from various parts of the U.S. to Washington, D.C., by early March, around the time of President Bidens State of the Union address to Congress. Bridgeport, Ohio Valley Minutemen Citizen's Volunteer Militia IC CRU even stood on the roof of the building, waiting for the civil rights marchers who never came. Orange County Im a responsible person, she said, explaining that she has clients who bring their pets in weekly for baths and grooming to treat various skin conditions. Saratoga Springs, Long Island Mutual Assistance Group Every corrupt politician is being put on notice., The page does little to hide its Three Percenter ideology. The apps are now awaiting app store approval. A request for comment to IC CRU went unanswered at press time. Unlike Three Percenterism, Oath Keepers was conceived as an organization with hierarchical leadership at national, state and local levels, one committed to establishing a network of activists it hopes will lay the groundwork for the creation of state militias. The event description states that freedom fighters have teamed up with the truckers convoy to DC and would collect convoy donations. Bayville There was a boat parade that day prior to the event. The Iron City Citizens Response Unit is an extremist militia group based in the Pittsburgh area that has generated a lot of controversy over the years, including associations with symbols linked . . Lianos Battle Buddies now operates a backup Facebook group which, like its original incarnation, is called 2nd Amendment Protectors. A Feb. 15 post in that backup group promoted a Washington state fundraising event for the D.C. convoy, complete with donation boxes for the truckers. pic.twitter.com/G42Rfd57Ar, Jamie Martines (@Jamie_Martines) April 20, 2020. They will continue to capitalize on the current issues related to public health guidance, local school curriculum and practices, control of natural resources, claims of election fraud, immigration and national security. Armed civilians of the Iron City Citizens Response Unit, along with other groups and political candidates, took part in what was called a Red, White and Blue Freedom Rally that afternoon. Leaders identified themselves only as "Hammer" and "Gucci," and said their focus was support for the Second Amendment. During the event, a group of seven uniformed, heavily armed men walked up, calling themselves members of the Pittsburgh-based Iron City Citizen Response Unit militia. Alamogordo, Constitutional Coalition of New York State Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training is to provide citizens with basic skills that they will need to respond to their community's immediate needs in the aftermath of an extreme disaster, when emergency services are not immediately available. Greenville, National Assembly An American flag hangs from the window of a passing car as protesters call on Gov. During the event, a group of seven uniformed, heavily armed men walked up, calling themselves members of the Pittsburgh-based Iron City Citizen Response Unit militia. There was absolutely no signs of hate. You can contact Michael at 412-871-2367, mdivittorio@triblive.com or via Twitter . Hamilton She said the units apparel features images associated with white supremacy, specifically the three interlocked triangles called the Valknut. Hula Bar co-owner Randy Satz, Sherrys husband, said people are blowing things out of proportion. He believes theres a silent majority who are more concerned about being safe, he said. Canada declared the Three Percenters a terrorist entity in June 2021, calling them a source of growing concern.. The hate group stuff was malarkey. A demonstrator carrying a Gadsden flag leaves the end of a rally Monday, April 20, 2020 during a demonstration in protest of the lockdown along Grant Street in downtown Pittsburgh. Miranda said they were told there would be a small meeting and not a rally. Counter-demonstrators calling for 'pro-choice . Statewide, Garden State 2A Grassroots Organization Unlike many other militia groups that are local, geographically-based groups, Oath Keepers has a centralized hierarchical leadership and tiered structure at national, state and local levels. TTP also noticed a troubling trend when studying the Canadian convoy groups that sprung up on Facebook to support the truckers in Ottawa: They frequently featured anti-government slogans and talk of civil war that are more commonly associated with American far-right militias. Provide secure housing for: pretrial detainees and other un-sentenced inmates awaiting judicial actions. Thats what we were originally doing. Iron City Citizens Response Unit member Matt Wakulik of Pittsburgh said they were at the bar as a deterrent for antifa and other socialist groups. On Feb. 10, the administrator of the group shared a post that read: Please plan ahead and prepare your food pantries, water, gas and any other needs. The optics on that whole block looked bad, which makes the rest of the businesses on that block look bad, because it wasnt just contained to the corner (at Hula).. Merrillville, Empire Washitaw de Dugdahmoundyah Shutdown protests still going outside of the City-County Building. "The strike was conducted in response to the rockets launched from Gaza at Israel . Last year, the militia indicated it hosted monthly recruitment meetings at a local sheriffs office in Cassia County, Idahosuggesting a cozy relationship between local police and the militia group. Well, no proof to them being nazis yet..it all sounds honorable, doesnt it? ", (TTP named both Wakulik and Lynch because they have been political candidates.). Gunzenhausen (German pronunciation: [ntsnhazn] (); Bavarian: Gunzenhausn) is a town in the Weienburg-Gunzenhausen district, in Bavaria, Germany.It is situated on the river Altmhl, 19 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Weienburg in Bayern, and 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Nuremberg.Gunzenhausen is a nationally recognized recreation area. Tom Wolf to reopen Pennsylvania Businesses on Monday. Members of the group promoted a Facebook event listing for a Freedom rally on Feb. 19 in Warwick, Rhode Island. On Feb. 12, the page began running a Facebook ad featuring a III logo with text that reads, WHEN TYRANNY BECOMES LAW, REBELLION BECOMES DUTY.. Like some antigovernment groups and activists such as Jack McLambs Police Against the New World Order, Oath Keepers primarily recruits current and former law enforcement, military and first-responder personnel, though they also accept civilians. The protesters, many of them holding signs with messages including Liberate PA and Impeach Wolf, cheered when passing motorists honked their horns. One member who declined to give his name said the group. Several Verona residents and business owners expressed concern for their safety and the well-being of the borough after they saw suspected militia members at the Hula Bar, a popular bar and restaurant. Thats why our friends come with us all the time.. Jim Barr, of Westview, background, raises his cap to a honking motorist on Monday, April 20, 2020 during a rally in protest of the lockdown along Grant Street in downtown Pittsburgh. Another Three Percenter-linked page called Patriots Time to Stand shared posts and videos in support of the convoys in both the U.S. and Canada. A demonstrator who only wanted to identify by her first name, Carol, stands atop her car with a sign Monday, April 20, 2020 as demonstrators rallied against the closure of business in Pennsylvania on Grant Street in Pittsburgh. A man with a rolled up flags waits in a parking lot along Grant Street for the start of a rally in front of the City-County Building in Downtown Pittsburgh to call on Gov. Statewide, Constitution Party Entire grocery store created from discards, How 'The Last of Us' changed gaming, strained relationships and spawned an empire, Raising Cane's eyes new restaurant in Oakland, Ross hires veteran Pittsburgh police commander to serve as its 1st female chief, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. If we cant get together and get our politics together without being intimidated, where would we be at right now?. To see the 2021 groups broken down by category, click the links here: 266Antigovernment general, 92Militia, 75Sovereign Citizen, 3Constitutional Sheriffs, and 52Conspiracy Propagandists. Santa Rosa One member who declined to give his name said the group is a militia with members across Allegheny, Westmoreland and Washington counties. I understand everybodys concerns and fears, he said. Sovereign citizens, a subset of the antigovernment movement, believe that they, not judges, juries, law enforcement or elected officials, get to decide which laws to obey and which to ignore, and they think they shouldnt have to pay taxes. According to the CBC, police seized a cache of weapons from the men and found that two of them had ties to the founder of a neo-fascist, white supremacist group. Gretchen Whitmer. [1] In 2016, the SPLC identified a total of 165 armed militia groups within the United States.[2][3]. Los Angeles On Feb. 15, the Matt Wakulik for Governor Facebook page slammed Trudeaus use of the Emergencies Act to clear away the truckers in Ottawa, calling it a military action. The next day, the same page posted a promotion for the Iron City Citizen Response Unit, with a photo of two men in camouflage holding semiautomatic rifles. Before I came here to the Hula Bar, I came here and talked to the chief of police, explained the situation (and) what we were doing. !, In one live video earlier in the month, Wakulik spoke with Steve Lynch, a failed Republican candidate in Pennsylvania who reportedly threatened to harass pro-mask school boards. According to Anti-Defamation League, the Valknot is an ancient Norse symbol that often represented the afterlife and the Norse god Odin. Seminary, Constitution Party The post LIVE COVERAGE: The 2021 General Election in Pennsylvania appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star. On Feb. 20, an admin for the Facebook group "Mini-Cassia Patriots" cited the Canadian police response to the trucker protests and the U.S. government's support for Trudeau as a warning for what could happen in America: I hope you all, my fellow Patriots, are following the absolute tyranny which is happening to our good neighbors to the north. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. We will seize the weak nation of Canada so we may rectify the failure of the War of 1812 and expand into the north amidst the ravages of climate change, and we will partner with the other strong nations of the Americas so that we may better compete with China to define the geopolitical destiny of the world. Watch on Instragram Protests have sprouted up across the country to reopen the economy and allow people to return to work and social life. A small but influential and foundational segment of the antigovernment movement is the constitutional sheriff movement. Cortland, Freedom Bound International While the two largest militias are the Oath Keepers and the 3 Percenters, there are numerous smaller groups. Kyle Rittenhouse is accused of shooting three people, killing two. These conspiracy theories identify grievances, both real and imagined, and demonize groups they deem responsible for them. Szuszkiewicz has also shared QAnon conspiracy theories and hashtagson multiple social media platforms. Facebook Watch is the place to enjoy videos and shows together. Cliven Bundy's Battle at Bunkerville, July 10, 2014: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department engaged in a four-day standoff against Cliven Bundy and his antigovernment followers over unpaid cattle grazing fees. I am Hispanic and Native American and I am a minority, so I have no tolerance for hate in any form and I will not associate or work with groups that support white nationalism.. AGENDA 21 January 8, 2023 9:06 pm. 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TTP also noticed members of Canadian convoy groups referring to Trudeau as a tyrant and calling on police to stand down. A wider angle clip showing more of the entire demonstration @TribLIVE pic.twitter.com/wkRlAd9scW, Shane Dunlap (@shanedunlap) April 20, 2020. Community curated front page of Pittsburgh's place on the internet. UPDATE Aug 18, 2:40 PM: The Red, White & Blue Freedom Cruise event has been changed again. Michael DiVittorio is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Faced with greater scrutiny and deplatforming, antigovernment groups reorganized and were dispersed in communities focused on localized activities a mainstay tactic of the antigovernment movement. 135 votes, 40 comments. Nothing can stop it. Sewickley Council votes 5 to 4 against motion to remove GOP state Senate candidate Jeff Neff as council president over a photo he took with an armed militia group. Lynn asked for permission to hold the rally at the Hula Bar. Riverside, We Are Change Likewise, constitutional sheriff organizations promoted COVID-19 conspiracy theories and refused to enforce health guidelines enacted by their lawmakers. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Light Foot Militia The tour is organized by Robert David Steele who died from COVID-19 in fall 2021. The rally was originally advertised to take place at the Tequila Cowboy bar on Pittsburghs North Shore. But as it turns out, Miranda said, We had no event here.. The tweet also referred to the group as the baddest militia in PA.. Part of that insignia includes a symbol of three interlocking triangles called the Valknot, or Valknut. Antigovernment groups are part of the antidemocratic hard right movement. Norfolk Resident Jessica Varone said many residents did not feel safe with the group in the borough, and noted the Southern Poverty Law Center identified IC CRU as an extreme anti-government militia. Arise USA: Faith, Family, Freedom, May-Sept. 2021: Arise USA claims they made an 85-stop tour promoting the Big Lie, QAnon, COVID-19 conspiracies, 9/11 antisemitic conspiracies, and County Supremacy. A particularly prominent conspiracy in the antigovernment movement and one conspiracy propagandist groups often push involves an effort to create a New World Order through a One World Government, often facilitated by the United Nations in order to institute communism/socialism and take away private property rights. Some members of the Iron City Citizens Response Unit also wore separate patches that had larger versions of the Valknot. Stanislaus County Pittsburgh was the site of the "Take Back Control" rally which saw roughly 120 protesters take to the city's downtown area where they honked car horns and displayed signs expressing discontent with the stay-at-home order. Statewide, Pennsylvania Volunteer Militia In an August 10 post on his personal Facebook page which he often uses to campaign Moreno shared a photo of IC CRU leader Matt Wakulik and wrote, Well, thanks to those warriors. Wakulik is in military attire and has an assault rifle on his chest in the photo. Sovereign citizens are frequently engaged in criminal activity and have been violent when confronted, particularly against government officials such as police officers. You can contact Jamie at 724-850-2867, jmartines@triblive.com or via Twitter @Jamie_Martines and Tom at 724-226-4715, tdavidson@triblive.com or via Twitter @TribDavidson. Tom Wolf to reopen Pennsylvania businesses during a rally in front of the City-County Building in Downtown Pittsburgh on Monday, April 20, 2020. Its going worldwide. Alameda Red Pill Festivals in Montana and South Dakota, June and July 2021: Conspiracy theorists and lawmakers gather for regional events. Motorists pass by on Grant Street in support of a rally Monday against the closure of business in Pennsylvania. It provided the U.S. with a range of nonmilitary options for dealing with communist aggression. He received an outpouring of support from the far right. 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We want to discuss and share many other stories about casinos. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Election results from the Harrisburg races are officially in. Statewide Now that the court has voted to overturn Roe, as expected, many people will be looking to see how Jane's Revenge will respond. Tempe, Union of Three Percenter American Patriots The second tenet of county supremacy centers on the idea that county government should have control of all the land within its borders, taking this power away from the state and federal government. The post Capital-Star Q+A: 2022 GOP gov. These truckers are planning to go across the country on March 1st, 2022 to peacefully fight for our freedom, giving you time to prepare your food, water and fuel sources. Occasional snow Friday. Three Sewickley Council members are calling for a special meeting to discuss council president and GOP state Senate candidate Jeff Neff's photo with an armed militia group, with one saying Neff . The 10 or so armed civilians identified as the Iron City Citizens Response Unit, and most of them wore patches with the group's insignia. Particularly, movement leaders will want to shift the media narrative and deflect legal, law-enforcement and public scrutiny. Rally hosted in part by American Patriot Councils Ryan Kelley in Michigans capitol, April 30, 2020: Attendees stormed the statehouse, many of them armed. Preble County On Feb. 20, an admin for the Facebook group Mini-Cassia Patriots cited the Canadian police response to the trucker protests and the U.S. governments support for Trudeau as a warning for what could happen in America: I hope you all, my fellow Patriots, are following the absolute tyranny which is happening to our good neighbors to the north. The coalescing of QAnon adherents with sovereign citizens, constitutional sheriffs and militia members, along with conspiracy minded anti-maskers and anti-vaxxers, has produced an environment where groups can openly recruit and market their ideas to each other and the general public. TTP identified a Facebook page for the Canada Citizens Militia, which posted memes accusing the government of abuses and declaring, SILENCE IS NO LONGER AN OPTION. The page also linked to posts about Canada Revolution Time and shared flyers organizing buses to bring protesters to Ottawa. Militia leader Matt Wakulik, a write-in candidate, lost his bid for sheriff of Allegheny County Pennsylvania. [1] Speakers included Steve Bannon, Joey Gibson,Rep. Rick Saccone, and Dan Fisher and Gary Haskell of the Black Robed Regiment.. Notable groups have included the Wolverine Watchman, Ohio Defense Force; Hutaree Militia, Oath Keepers, Minutemen American Defense, Militia of Montana and various Three Percenter-affiliated groups. During the event, a group of seven uniformed, heavily armed men walked up, calling themselves members of the Pittsburgh-based Iron City Citizen Response Unit militia. Make sure the unit has been certified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and has passed the safety tests of the American Gas Association (AGA) Contact your local government agency to see if you need any permits or if there are restrictions in place. A demonstrator with the organization Iron City Civilian Response Unit stands in front of the City-County Building on Monday on Grant Street in Pittsburgh during a protest against the closure of business in Pennsylvania. The only hate (at the event) came from the people who were opposing (us). Among the pages first images is a military-style vest with an AP III% patch (a reference to American Patriots Three Percent militia). Infowars founded, 1999: Infowars is founded, and with antigovernment conspiracy theorist and supplement salesman Alex Jones it goes on to craft and nurture the conspiracy theories that animate the antigovernment movement. In one photo at the rally that was posted on Twitter by Pittsburgh City Paper news editor Ryan Deto, Mr. Neff is seen holding his campaign poster in the center of a group known as the Iron City Citizens Response Unit holding military-style weapons. The highly charged language around tyrant and tyranny is similar to what American anti-government militia have been using for years. A counter-protester holds a sign in a passign vehicle as protesters call on Gov. When somebody comes (to Verona), well ask questions and take it case by case. An official with the City of Pittsburgh Fire Department observes a protest from the steps of the city-county building on Monday, April 20, 2020 along Grant Street in Pittsburgh. Another Feb. 7 post with the slogan Hold the line!!! Download the list notating non-profit antigovernment groups with non-profit EIN(tax ID) numbers. Other notable conspiracies include the idea that the federal government is secretly planning to round up citizens and place them in concentration camps run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). We are just armed citizens, which is 100% legal under the Second Amendment. Taking pictures of us and going on social media bashing us and bashing this business owner. She said she had plans to operate the business as a drive-thru but was required to remain closed after being denied a waiver. SNOW 1 THE SALEM NEWS v\l \ I HI M Snow t inches IiOW tonight 15-20. DuPage County TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Buildings The Doomsday Vault is a monument, a huge underground facility, that helps Shelters in your city to work more efficiently. Tom Wolf to reopen Pennsylvania businesses during a rally in front of the City-County Building in Downtown Pittsburgh on Monday. Theyre picking winners and losers, she said. During the event, a group of seven uniformed, heavily armed men walked up, calling themselves members of the Pittsburgh-based Iron City Citizen Response Unit militia. Some Verona residents upset over presence of armed 'militia' at Hula Bar. Protest permits were not issued for any demonstrations, a Pittsburgh police spokesman said. It reduced the American nuclear arsenal to diminish the threat of nuclear war. He had to lay off six employees, he said. One Feb. 12 post featured a video about the USA Freedom Convoy with the hashtag #standup. On Feb. 20, the admin posted in the A.R.C. Sonora With over 120 protestors as well as. Boogaloo adherents, who foresee a militant uprising in the U.S., tried to fan fears about government lockdown mandates at the start of the pandemic to build support for their movement on Facebook. Protesters gather Monday on Grant Street in Downtown Pittsburgh. Our freedoms are under attack by a tyrannical government here in the USA which supports Trudeaus crackdown on the ability to peacefully protest. Councilwoman Sylvia Provenza said she helped the borough obtain a $75,000 grant to upgrade its camera system, and a plan needs to be set in motion on how to use the money. Matt Shipley of McCandless attends a rally calling on Gov. Metropolis, United States of America Republic Government In the Southwest, militias and other extremists set up camps in the desert engaging in vigilante activities including harassing migrants and humanitarian aid groups and coordinating with border patrol agents. Solicitor Craig Alexander denied event organizer Christine Sypien an opportunity to speak during the public comment portion of the workshop because she is not a resident or a Verona property owner. Tillson, Oath Keepers - Build a pumping station to deal with flooded buildings after tsunamis or floods - Build a fire helo-station to deal with forrest fires - Build shelters to try saving your poor citizens when the disaster is imminent - Build warning systems and radio stations to reduce the death-toll in your city The antigovernment movement of the 1990s, typified by the proliferation of militias, was fueled by a string of incidents, including the 1992 Ruby Ridge standoff, the 1993 Branch Davidian Waco compound siege and the 1996 Montana Freemen standoff. The ADL also stated nonracist pagans may also use this symbol., The symbol is also referred to as the knot of the slain.. This included regular campaign events and door knocking, but also meetings with former far-right radio host Wendy Bell. In a Canadian Facebook group called Convoy 2022 War Room, a member posted about Trudeaus intention to invoke emergency powers, asking what will this mean for our truckers on the hill? The first reply was civil war. Another commenter warned of potential martial law and said, Be ready boys!! He said the boroughs security camera system needs to be a top priority. Jason Richey, a GOP gov candidate, pulled out yesterday. When they exercise their right to protest, however, I hope that they are still able to observe common-sense social distancing principles.. As of 2020[update], the following militia groups have a national presence: Several militia organizations have since become inactive including: List of militia organizations in the United States, Only includes groups active in at least 2017, Accepts volunteers throughout the state, but operations are mostly conducted in, Considered to be a statewide group in another source, List of United States militia units in the American Revolutionary War, State defense force Active state defense forces, Occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, "Antigovernment militia groups grew by more than one-third in last year", "Active Patriot Groups in the US in 2016", "Oath Keepers militia will attend Portland 'free speech' rally, says leader", "What Is the NFAC, and Who Is Grandmaster Jay? Antigovernment imagery, such as the Gadsden flag and the Three Percenter logo, was commonly displayed by adherents across the country. court, Japan, South Korea protest China visa stoppage in covid spat, Unvaccinated Djokovic back, year later at Australian Open. Lincoln County, El Moroccan Empire at New Jersey state republic To see the 2021 groups broken down by state click here. In that vein, Moreno has apparently taken his campaign to an even more extreme level after meeting and praising a local far-right militia called the Iron City Citizens Response Unit, a group that sports and promotes a symbol related to anti government extremism and white nationalism. By working together, CERT's can assist in saving lives and protecting property using . Nope, not all. In the weeks leading up to the trucker convoy in Ottawa, Canadas Integrated Terrorism Assessment Centre (ITAC) warned that extremists were likely involved in the protest movement and that supporters of the convoy had called for civil war and violence against Trudeau.
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