'Extremism within our government is always alarming, but even more so in a department with a law enforcement and national security nexus like DHS,' says US Rep. BennieGThompson as a new report reveals 300+ Oath Keepers are or were employed by DHSgov.
"This probably represents that the tip of the iceberg as far as federal law enforcement officers that have been involved in or supported the activities of far-right militant groups," said one expert.Hundreds of Oath Keepers said they are or were employed by the U.S.
"Extremism within our government is always alarming, but even more so in a department with a law enforcement and national security nexus like DHS.
Experts voiced alarm over far-right extremists—who according to DHS pose the greatest domestic terrorism threat—working at a federal agency responsible for combating extremism. "One active law enforcement official joining a militia group is one too many," Mike German, a former undercover FBI agent who has infiltrated white supremacist and far-right extremist groups,
POGO."This probably represents that the tip of the iceberg as far as federal law enforcement officers that have been involved in or supported the activities of far-right, militant groups like the Oath Keepers."Despite its rhetoric opposing government oppression, [Oath Keepers] is seen by many as hostile to civil liberties and rights.
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