As fractures emerge among Proud Boys, experts warn of a shift toward extremist violence
Marissa J. Lang, The Washington Post
Feb. 26, 2021
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Proud Boys rally in support of President Donald Trump in Washington on Dec. 12, 2020.photo for The Washington Post by Evelyn Hockstein.
WASHINGTON - As members of the Proud Boys arrived at the foot of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, they gathered as a unified front, donning bright orange beanies and tactical gear and carrying flags and megaphones used to lead chants that rippled through the roiling crowd.
Members of the all-male far-right group, which has a history of violence, posed for photos, displaying the "OK" hand gesture, which has become a "white power" sign, and moved through the crowd together.