The Proud Boys and the Aftermath of January 6th
7 min readDec 10, 2021
Throughout Donald Trump’s presidency, he frequently signaled his support for far-right extremist groups. During the presidential debate on September 29, 2020, President Trump, when asked if he would condemn white supremacists and militia groups, doubled down on his support, telling the far-right extremist organization, the Proud Boys, to “stand back and stand by.” In the coming months, President Trump would…
