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Jan. 6 Rioter Hired for Sensitive Pentagon Position Following Presidential Pardon

News Desk18 hours ago18 hours ago03 mins

Elias Irizarry, an individual who pleaded guilty to criminal charges stemming from the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, has secured a position within a sensitive office at the Pentagon. The hiring, which came to light this week, follows a presidential pardon granted by Donald Trump, raising significant questions regarding federal vetting procedures…

Pentagon Hiring of January 6 Convict Sparks National Security Concerns

News Desk3 days ago3 days ago03 mins

The U.S. Department of Defense has appointed Elias Irizarry, a man previously convicted for his participation in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, to a sensitive role within the office of Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict (SOLIC). The decision, which places Irizarry in a department responsible for overseeing highly classified military operations,…