In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys Are ‘Not Apologizing Anymore’
Gavin McInnes' return to the site formerly known as Twitter was a collaborative effort with British far right members and Elon Musk.
“I’m kind of cringing at how happy I am about it,”
McInnes told TPM, after being suspended in 2018 due to concerns about the Proud Boys' activities.
- The ban came after the Proud Boys' presence at street protests, where they often clashed with opponents.
- McInnes stepped down as leader in 2018 due to prosecutions.
The crackdown on the Proud Boys peaked after the January incident.
Author's summary: Proud Boys' resurgence in the Trump era.