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Pentagon appoints Jan 6 rioter to sensitive role

Published Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · Updated June 3

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The Pentagon has appointed Elias Irizarry, a convicted participant in the January 6 Capitol riot, to a sensitive counter-terrorism position. This decision has raised concerns within the Pentagon and among observers regarding its implications for US democracy and national security.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Pentagon appointed Elias Irizarry, a convicted January 6 rioter, to a sensitive counter-terrorism role.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    The Guardian frames the appointment as a concerning decision for US democracy and national security, highlighting internal Pentagon alarm over placing a convicted Jan 6 rioter in such a sensitive role.

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