Convicted January 6 rioter appointed to sensitive Pentagon counterterrorism job - report
Elias Irizarry, a convicted rioter from the January 6 Capitol attack, has been appointed to a sensitive position within the Pentagon's counterterrorism division. This appointment has raised concerns given his criminal background related to the insurrection. The decision has sparked discussions about security and vetting processes within the Defense Department.
- ▪Elias Irizarry was appointed to a position in the Defense Department’s Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict.
- ▪He is a convicted rioter from the January 6 Capitol attack.
- ▪The appointment has raised concerns about security and vetting processes within the Pentagon.
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Convicted January 6 rioter appointed to sensitive Pentagon counterterrorism job - reportElias Irizarry, 24, was appointed to a post in the Defense Department’s Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, the Washington Post reported. Follow us on GoogleA mob of supporters of US President Donald Trump storm the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021. Picture taken January 6, 2021.(photo credit: LEAH MILLIS/REUTERS)
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