U.S. Military, Watchdog Reviewing Extremism in Ranks After Riot
- Troops and National Guard are being monitored for extremism
- Services saw a rise in activity over the past 12 months
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The U.S. Defense Department is “doing everything it can” to root out extremism in the ranks after some troops and veterans joined the Capitol siege on Jan. 6, Pentagon leaders said Thursday.
Troops, as well as members of the National Guard now flocking to Washington to provide security for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, are continuously evaluated for involvement in White supremacy, criminal gangs, and hate groups, said Garry Reid, the director for defense intelligence.