“They expressed frustration that the militia groups weren’t doing enough,” he said. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (D) on Thursday announced felony charges against seven members or “associates” of the Wolverine Watchmen, accusing them of making threats toward officials and supporting plans for terrorist acts. ADThe Wolverine Watchmen, along with others, planned and trained to kidnap multiple politicians as well as to storm the Capitol, officials say. Michigan is also sometimes called the Wolverine State. At the same time, Jackson said, Trump has downplayed the virus’s threat, encouraging the groups not to take it seriously.

Source: Washington Post October 09, 2020 03:45 UTC