Proud Boys and Other Far-Right Groups Buzz With Violent Talk on How to Respond to ‘No Kings’ Protest - WSJ


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Online channels associated with far-right groups, such as the Proud Boys, are sharing violent messages and threats in response to the planned "No Kings" protests against President Trump.

  • Memes promoting violence are circulating on Telegram.
  • Posts suggest shooting or impaling protesters.
  • A gun tutorial was shared with the caption "Riot season again!"

The "No Kings" protests are scheduled for Saturday and are expected in over 2,000 cities.

Extremist organizations are closely monitoring the planned protests and engaging in concerning online activity.

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“Shoot a couple, the rest will go home,” said a meme circulating on Telegram channels of groups affiliated with the far-right Proud Boys. “You just have to impale a few of them…” another local chapter posted. One disseminated an online gun tutorial, illustrating optimal shooting techniques with the caption: “Riot season again!”Organizers in more than 2,000 cities are mobilizing for “No Kings” rallies Saturday in opposition to President Trump and his military parade in Washington. Among those watching closely: extremist organizations on social media.

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