He infiltrated America’s militias — and then spilled their secrets

他渗透了美国的民兵 - 然后洒了秘密

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2025-01-24

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The militia movement in America has a long, embattled history — and President Trump ushered in a new chapter with his sweeping grant of clemency to the more than 1,500 people charged for their involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. ProPublica reporter Joshua Kaplan sat down with Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu to talk about the message these pardons send and the insights of a unique source who secretly infiltrated and climbed the ranks of militia groups in America.
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  • This is in conversation from Apple News.

  • I'm Shemita Vasu.

  • Today, how Trump's January 6th pardons signal a new era for militias.

  • One of Donald Trump's first acts as president was something he's long promised.

  • A sweeping grant of clemency to the more than 1500 people charged

  • in connection with the January 6th attack on the Capitol.

  • So this is January 6th, and these are the hostages.

  • Approximately 1,500 for a pardon?

  • Yes, full pardon.

  • The families and supporters of the rioters were overjoyed on Monday night when Trump signed the order

  • and hundreds of people who had been convicted were released from prison.

  • We the people, are victorious today.

  • And we were able to say together, justice for all.

  • J6 justice for all.

  • J6 welcome home, heroes.

  • Welcome home.

  • Let's go.

  • I want to say only one word tonight.

  • Freedom.

  • Among the people who've been freed are Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys,