Pentagon hires convicted Jan. 6 rioter for sensitive counterterrorism job
A convicted January 6 rioter has been hired by the Pentagon for a sensitive counterterrorism job. The individual had previously expressed regret for participating in the US Capitol attack. The hiring decision has raised concerns about the vetting process for sensitive positions within the Pentagon.
- ▪The convicted rioter was hired by the Trump administration to work in a Pentagon office managing classified military operations.
- ▪The individual had expressed regret for participating in the January 6 US Capitol attack.
- ▪The hiring decision has raised concerns about the vetting process for sensitive positions within the Pentagon.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 days. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 centre, 1 lean right, 1 right.
- ▪ Convicted January 6 rioter appointed to sensitive Pentagon counterterrorism job - report — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ Pentagon hires convicted January 6 rioter for national security job — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ Pentagon hires ‘qualified, patriotic’ Jan. 6 rioter for counterterrorism role — Washington Examiner
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By Tara Copp and Salvador RizzoA convicted Jan. 6 rioter who later said that he regretted his participation in the U.S. Capitol attack has been hired by the Trump administration to work inside a Pentagon office that manages highly classified military operations, according to four people familiar with the matter. CommentsSign up
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