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BlueWavePsych

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4. FBI Chief Says Capitol Siege Was Act of 'Domestic Terrorism'

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Tue Mar 2, 2021, 01:32 PM

Mar 2021

Asked whether Antifa and fake Trump supporters were behind the violence as some in the GOP have claimed in an effort to shift blame for the insurrection away from former President Donald Trump, Wray said there is no evidence of "anarchist violent extremists or people subscribing to Antifa in connection with the 6th."

https://www.nbcboston.com/news/national-international/fbi-chief-to-face-questions-on-extremism-capitol-riot/2316922/

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UPDATED: FBI Director Wray Tells Senate: 'Siege' on Capitol Was 'Domestic Terrorism' [View all] DonViejo Mar 2021 OP

Ty, Director Wray! SheltieLover Mar 2021 #1

Bet he was happy to be able to testify forthrightly Deminpenn Mar 2021 #2

Exactly. No worry about hurt feelings and cancel culture underpants Mar 2021 #3

FBI Chief Says Capitol Siege Was Act of 'Domestic Terrorism' BlueWavePsych Mar 2021 #4

I finally decided to look up the definitions of "anarchist"* and "antifa"** due to the mention abqtommy Mar 2021 #5

Kick dalton99a Mar 2021 #6

Good. Now, as leader of the insurrection Trump can be labeled a "domestic terrorist." LastLiberal in PalmSprings Mar 2021 #7