@mattvalasik
•Criminologist •Associate Professor @uofalabama.bsky.social •Gangs, Alt-Right / White Power Movement, Policing, GIS Author of Alt-Right Gangs: A Hazy Shade of White from @ucpress.bsky.social mvalasik.people.ua.edu
Trump’s pardons for Proud Boys and other Jan. 6 offenders have reignited far-right fervor. On Telegram, they’re celebrating their release, rallying behind Trump’s agenda, and plotting actions against marginalized communities. The threat of violence is growing.
globalextremism.org/post/proud-b...
The Proud Boys were the face of political violence in America during Trump's first term. Yesterday he rewarded them for it.
Trump's pardons were a message to his followers:
No consequences for political violence, so long as it's carried out in my name.
My latest:
www.huffpost.com/entry/proud-...
Fresh out of federal prison, former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio suggests he’s still in charge as the far-right organization looks to regroup.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/o...
Militia groups may oppose the government at large, but many have pledged their fealty to Donald Trump.
The current pardoning of Jan 6th participants, including members of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, a reintroduction of
@mourningshannon.bsky.social and I's book, ALT-RIGHT GANGS: A HAZY SHADE OF WHITE, from @ucpress.bsky.social is necessary.
www.ucpress.edu/books/alt-ri...
amazon.com/dp/0520300459