This NPR article is disinformation.
Let’s be clear. There is nothing confusing about Crimo’s neo-nazi, QAnon-influenced ideology or his worship of Donald Trump. Anyone telling you otherwise is ignorant or intentionally lying, including people cited as “extremism researchers.”
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It appears that the Highland Park shooting suspect has no ideological or political bent. Yet extremism researchers say these acts may actually be part of a troubling new trend. One that involves dark subcultures that glorify violence and foster nihilism.
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His internet history is crystal clear.
If you don’t believe me, believe Rachel Wachstein of Highland Park — who knew the shooter personally and said he “joined a group of pro-Trump and militia supporters in the summer of 2020 to intimidate residents.”
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A Highland Park resident has shared her experiences with the shooter.
She claims he was a "known agitator" who "joined a group of pro-Trump and militia supporters in the summer of 2020 to intimidate residents..."
She claims there are others who pose a danger as well.
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Or you can look through his racist discord server which he named after the Nazi “SS.”
I will say again — choose your “experts” wisely.
And NPR, get your shit together.
This burns me up! I found enough on my own to see what was going on. They fact that they "can't" is BS. 🤬
It's hard to believe this is unintentional.