Proud Boy leader Enrique Tarrio was reportedly an FBI informant. Key BackgroundThe right-wing Proud Boys, which Canadian legislators recently pushed the Trudeau government to designate a “terrorist entity,” have clashed with racial justice protesters, and attended demonstrations seeking to overturn the election. What To Watch ForWith the group under investigation over allegations it orchestrated violence at the Capitol riot, Tarrio’s previous involvement with police will likely come under scrutiny. Reuters reports that in multiple interviews, Tarrio said that he would let police know of the Proud Boys’ plans before rallying in a number of different cities. Further ReadingExclusive: Proud Boys leader was ‘prolific’ informer for law enforcement (Reuters)Proud Boys Leader Released From Jail, Banned From Wednesday Protests In D.C. (Forbes)Proud Boys Under Growing Scrutiny in Capitol Riot Investigation (NYT)

Source: Forbes January 27, 2021 17:55 UTC