How are they traitors? Don't blame the cops on the ground for that crap. Majority are doing their job. Their leaders on the other hand.
Why would somebody call the Capitol Security officers who killed themselves days or weeks after the Jan 6 siege, "a traitor"? Some are jumping to the conclusion that they are guilty of participating in the plot to overturn the government on that day. They didn't want to face the music. I'm not of that opinion but that's what some are saying.
Regarding the news of Tarrio's history of being an informant. I agree with you that this is most likely to be applauded by his gang. That Tarrio, the leader of Proud Boys has a long history of working with law enforcement seems sinister to me. From my vantage point in the crowds standing in opposition to them, it was obvious that Proud Boys and law enforcement coordinated their actions against BLM. It happened all the time. So, here it is. Tarrio is the guy who made the connection. Maybe. We'll find out. This isn't just my idea either:
The records uncovered by Reuters are startling because they show that a leader of a far-right group now under intense scrutiny by law enforcement was previously an active collaborator with criminal investigators.
Why would this be startling? Because he was so up front and bold about committing crimes out in the open, right in front of cops. I've always wondered why he was so confident that he wouldn't be arrested.
In interviews with Reuters, however, he said that before rallies in various cities, he would let police departments know of the Proud Boys’ plans. It is unclear if this was actually the case. He said he stopped this coordination after December 12 because the D.C. police had cracked down on the group.
In November and December, Tarrio led the Proud Boys through the streets of D.C. after Trump’s loss. Video shows him on December 11 with a bullhorn in front of a large crowd. “To the parasites both in Congress, and in that stolen White House,” he said. “You want a war, you got one!” The crowd roared. The next day Tarrio burned the BLM banner. .
Seems as if Tarrio went from informer with the police to co-conspirator. Could be. Investigations continue.
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